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Teaching
The programme is modular in structure and lasts ten months. It is envisaged that students attend all modules, which consist of no more than 16 hours of lectures per module with additional discussion groups and personal study time. The students will be assessed on all core modules, either by coursework or by an unseen written examination. Students may select on which other modules they are assessed by unseen written examination. The modules are normally taught in the first two terms. The modules are drawn from science and technology, with business management and innovation strands, and so cover the many complexities involved in the processes of discovery and exploitation.
| One to one supervision | Supervision will be offered for research projects. The number of supervision hours can vary depending on research topic and the student's previous experience, but it is of the order of ten hours with the project supervisor, and 20–30 hours with the demonstrator. The °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï publishes an annual which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. |
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| Seminars & classes | The programme aims to invite a broad range of external speakers to deliver applied seminars linked to nanoscience and nanotechnology professions. Students are also encouraged to participate in personal development activities offered by the Department and the University. |
| Lectures | No fewer than 150 hours per year. |
| Practicals | No fewer than 15 practical hours. |
| Small group teaching | Examples classes are organised for taught modules, for about eight to ten hours each term. |
| Literature Reviews | A completed literature review (up to 5,000 words) is an assessed piece of coursework and acts as preparation for the research project. |
| Posters and Presentations | At least two group presentations are scheduled for the Lent term, while an individual presentation on the research project is scheduled for the Easter term. A poster is submitted in the Lent term. |
| Taught/Research Balance | Predominantly Taught |
Feedback
Written or oral feedback is provided for assessed coursework. In addition, students must sit a mock exam at the beginning of the Lent term; detailed individual feedback is provided by the course director, who is also available for consultation throughout the academic year. Online written progress reports are provided each term.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
A dissertation of not more than 15,000 words in length (including tables, figure legends and appendices, but excluding bibliography) on a major project, involving (i) in-depth scientific research (following a literature survey in the same scientific field), or (ii) an in-depth case study concerned with a topic in science, business, ethics, law or policy (related to the topic covered during the literature survey). The assessment will include a viva voce examination.
Essays
A literature survey report of not more than 5,000 words on a scientific topic.
Coursework, which may include group work, class participation and written work (no more than eight essays, each of not more than 3,000 words, covering the fields of science and technology, ethics, law, and policy, and the interface of micro- and nanoscience and business).
Written examination
Two unseen written examination papers, which may cover all core and other scientific subjects prescribed in the syllabus. The unseen written examinations are normally scheduled for the start of the third term.
Practical assessment
No less than two written practical reports to be submitted as part of practical assessment.
