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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


CH30054: Industrial placement (BSc hons)

Click here for further information Credits: 60
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year
Click here for further information Assessment: OT 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Reassessment not allowed
Click here for further information Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH30058 or take CH30082 or take CH30084. This unit is for students on BSc sandwich courses in the Department of Chemistry and will also be available to Natural Sciences students registered with the department.
Click here for further information Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide students with an opportunity to gain a years experience of working in a chemical company or related organisation. The placement will allow students to:
* Apply knowledge and skills gained at University to real applications of Chemistry and related areas.
* Demonstrate a range of "key skills" such as team work, time and project management, oral and written communication.
* Participate in an extended programme of scientific work and develop professional skills appropriate to that area of work.

Content:
A laboratory or office based project with training programme will be conducted in a company or organisation approved by the Department of Chemistry. The content will depend on the precise requirements of the placement company.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

CH30054 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AKB08 : BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 3
  • USCH-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 3
  • USCH-AKB04 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Management with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 3
  • USCH-AKM07 : MSci (hons) Chemistry with Management with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 3

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.