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CHEM6127 - Dissertation

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Chemistry
Credit Units
14
Course Duration
2 semesters for full-time MSc students, Semester B and Summer Term
(4 semesters for students taking the combined mode/part-time mode of study, Semester B and Summer Term in 1st year, Semesters A and B in 2nd year)
This is a dissertation-type course. The duration of the course cannot be extended beyond the maximum duration. Dissertation-type courses cannot be repeated.
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2026/27, Semester B 2026/27, Summer 2027

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course enables students to become competent in applying theory and methodology to a specific problem, to develop their ability to carry out investigative/research work in a selected area of chemical science, and develop their abilities to present findings in a precise and coherent manner. On completing this course, students will be able to:
- Carry out research and development work, and to solve practical problems;
- Demonstrate specialist skills in a chosen subject area through the application of theory and techniques provided by the course;
- Demonstrate their initiative, intellectual achievement and understanding of the chosen subject matter, as well as the principles being applied; and
- Manage and present their dissertation in a precise and coherent manner.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 100%
Min. Continuous Assessment Passing Requirement: 40%
 

Note: Students can apply for an extension of the deadline for dissertation report submission. However, such application would require approval of the supervisor and the course leader.

 
Detailed Course Information
CHEM6127.pdf

Additional Information
1. Intake CHEM6127 requirement: Fulfil a minimum CGPA requirement in Semester A.
2. CHEM6127 Dissertation will start in Semester B.
3. Students will be assigned to CHEM6129 if the CGPA requirements in Semester A are not met/if the quota is full.