Course Details


The one-year MSc course consists of taught modules running from the start of the academic year to Easter. Each Masters student takes taught modules to a total of 80 credits. Followed by the Research Project.

  • The full Masters course is made up of 180 credits, 80 credits from taught material, and 100 credits from the Research Project.
  • Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma qualifications are also available at 60 and 120 credits respectively.

The modules required to complete the Certificate (Blue) Diploma (Yellow) and Masters (Green) are indicated on the following chart

Module

Subjects Covered

Credit Value

Teaching Methods

Programme

Taught

Assessment

 

C

 

D

 

M

 

Principles of Green Chemistry

Introduction to Green Chemistry

 

 

20

Lectures &
Workshops

 

 

 

A

 

Workshop
Assignment 
Examination

Control of Environmental Impact of Chemical Processes and Products

Lectures &
Workshops

 

 

 

A

Alternative Reaction Media

Lectures &
Workshops

 

 

 

A

Catalysis for Green Chemistry

Lectures &
Workshops

 

 

 

A

          


Application of Green Chemistry

Clean Synthesis

 

 

20

Lectures &
Practical

 

 

 

A

 

Workshop
Practical
Assignment
Presentation

 

Renewable Resources

Lectures &
Practical

 

 

 

Sp

Energy Efficiency and Emerging Technologies

Lectures &
Workshops

 

 

 

Sp

Chemical Engineering and Clean Technology

Lectures &
Workshops

 

 

 

Sp

 

Commercialisation of Green Chemistry

Commercialisation of Science
 

 

 

20

 Workshops


 

 

Sp

 

Workshop
Presentation
Assignment

Intellectual Property, Business Opportunities and the Impact of Environmental Legislation

Lectures, Seminars
& Workshops


 

 

Sp

Greener Products

Lectures &
Workshops


 

 

Sp

Attainment of 60 Credits – Completion of Certificate or continue to Diploma or MSc

Transferable
Skills

Advanced IT Skills, CV and Interview Techniques

 

 

20

 

 

Workshops




A, Sp

 

 

Workshop
Presentation
Assignment

Green Chemistry Presentations

Workshops & Seminars

 

 

 

A, Sp
Su

 

Literature Seminars

 

Workshops

 

 

 

Sp

Public Awareness

Lectures
Workshops

 

 

 

A, Sp Su

 

Green Chemistry Research Project

Diploma Research Project
(in collaboration with industry)


40

 Research Project

 

 

 

 Sp, Su

Report

                                     Attainment of 120 Credits – Completion of Diploma

Masters Research Project
(in collaboration with industry)

100 		Research Project

 

 

 

 

Sp, Su

Report
Presentation

 

Attainment of 180 Credits – MSc Awarded