Unit name | Individual Research Project |
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Unit code | PHYSM0027 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Hallam |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Successful completion of taught component of MSc Nuclear Science and Engineering |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Physics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Students will undertake an individual research project within the nuclear hub allowing them to develop their research skills. At the end of the project the results will be presented in the form of a final dissertation and in a project conference.
Aims:
To enable students to perform independent research
To present research findings both in writing and orally
On completion of a successful project, the students will be able to:
Students will be assigned a project supervisor for the duration of the project and they can expect to meet regularly with them for discussions on the project progress.
Formative feedback will be through regular meetings with the project supervisor and also through an interim assessment which will consist of a short presentation to the project assessor(s) and supervisor followed by an interview.
Summative assessment:
Dissertation (6,000 words) (80%)
Project conference and poster session (20%)
To be suggested by the project supervisor as appropriate