Master of Science in Chemistry

The Masters programme in Chemistry aims to develop the research-level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in Chemistry of learners to the highest level, in preparation for a career as a leader:

• In Industry and business.
• In the public sector.

As a qualified professional chemistry and researcher the learner will be able to

• Response to the needs of society in chemical and related matters.
• Appreciate the value of education and Chemistry to society.

Being basically an academic programme, the programme also aims to develop lifelong learners and caters for the career prospects of graduates as professional chemists.

Matriculation Exemption Certificate or equivalent

First degree

Honours degree

1. Ability to identify, assess, formulate and solve complex problems of a chemical nature creatively, from their knowledge of the different domains of Chemistry.
2. Demonstrate of applied competence, i.e.

• That chemical knowledge and skills can be applied to solve real problems of a chemical nature, either individually or as part of a team.
• That process skills can be used to investigate chemical phenomena related to the material world.

1. Effective communication using appropriate language and media, ability to prepare illustrative and interpretive scientific reports.
2. Use of safe working practice in the chemical field.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes

• Ability to use scientific knowledge and skills to support responsible decision making of a chemical and nonchemical nature.
• Ability to solve problems individually and as part of a project team.
• Demonstration of an understanding of ethical issues related to the chemical sciences.
• Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
• Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the material world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
• Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economical development of society, by making it the underlying intention of this programme of learning to make the learner aware of the importance of:
• Exploring education and career opportunities
• Developing entrepreneurial opportunities
• Communication skills (reporting and presentation of results).
• Appreciation of the contribution of Chemistry and chemists to society.

A range of formative and summative assessment methods, but mostly workplace assessments, project work singly and in groups, reflection, an oral examination, and a dissertation, will be used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved

1. Work-place assessments
2. Oral examinations

A dissertation.