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CHEM41400

Academic Year 2024/2025

Chemistry MSc Internship (CHEM41400)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
30
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Paul Evans
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
Yes
Module Type:
Professional/Work Placement Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is for students who are doing an internship in an industrial setting and is an alternative to the Research Project - Taught MSc module (CHEM40880). This internship does not necessarily have a research element to it. The objective of the internship is for the student to obtain first-hand experience of working in industry and the processes and challenges that are encountered. On completion of this module students will be well-placed to compete for industrial positions following their graduation.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Valuable experience in a relevant scientific industry and the development of key skills and knowledge that will enable a smooth transition from academia to a formal role within the industry.

Indicative Module Content:

Placement at a venue tbc.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

200
Placement/Work Experience

400
Total

600

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
Not applicable to this module.


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat (CFP) Within Three Semesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will have the opportunity to get feedback on draft reports.

Name Role
Professor Declan Gilheany Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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