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MSc project module for MSc in Medicinal Chemistry

This masters-level project module, which is entirely online, is an opportunity for you to carry out an in-depth investigation into a subject of your own choice in medicinal chemistry as part of your MSc in Medicinal Chemistry (F62) studies. It must be linked to one or more knowledge-based learning objectives from either Molecules in medicine (S807) or Concept to clinic (S827). Your project can be literature based or involve laboratory work. You will have the support and guidance of a tutor both by email and telephone.

Qualifications

SXM810 is a compulsory module in our:

MSc in Medicinal Chemistry (F62)

Some postgraduate qualifications allow study to be chosen from other subject areas. We advise you to refer to the relevant qualification descriptions for information on the circumstances in which this module can count towards these qualifications because from time to time the structure and requirements may change.

Excluded combinations

Sometimes you will not be able to count a module towards a qualification if you have already taken another module with similar content. To check any excluded combinations relating to this module, visit our excluded combination finder or check with an adviser before registering.

Module

Module code

SXM810

Credits

Study level

OU	Postgraduate
SCQF	11
FHEQ	7

Study method

Distance learning
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Module details Entry requirements Module registration Study materials

What you will study

The study materials provide guidance on planning your project and help with searching literature, analysing data and writing the report. As part of your first piece of assessment you will develop a proposal for a project on your chosen subject. Two intermediate submissions will help you to keep your project on track. You are expected to check the SXM810 website and online forums frequently. This module also includes group discussions in online tutorials.

Teaching and assessment

Support from your tutor

You will have a tutor who will provide individual support and guidance for your project and will mark and comment on your written work. Electronic communication will be used extensively.

Assessment

The assessment details can be found in the facts box above.

You will be expected to submit your tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and end-of-module assessment (EMA) online through the eTMA system unless there are some difficulties which prevent you from doing so. In these circumstances, you must negotiate with your tutor to get their agreement to submit your assignment on paper.

Course work includes

4 Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs)

End-of-module assessment

No residential school

Regulations

As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the academic regulations which are available on our Essential Documents website.

Entry requirements

You must have declared the MSc in Medicinal Chemistry (F62) as your study intention and normally have completed either Concept to clinic (S827) or Molecules in medicine (S807). These modules introduce many of the skills required to undertake this project module.

You will also need good computing skills (e.g. able to search the Web, use email and use word processing packages).

All teaching is in English and your proficiency in the English language should be adequate for the level of study you wish to take. We strongly recommend that students have achieved an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7. To assess your English language skills in relation to your proposed studies you can visit the IELTS website.

If you have any doubt about the suitability of the module, please speak to an adviser.

Preparatory work

You may find reading the following book useful before and during your studies:

Divan, A., Communication skills for the Biosciences (2009), Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-922635-1.

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This module is expected to start for the last time in November 2018.

Additional costs

Study costs

There may be extra costs on top of the tuition fee, such as a laptop, travel to tutorials, set books and internet access.

Ways to pay

We know there’s a lot to think about when choosing to study, not least how much it’s going to cost and how you can pay.

That’s why we keep our fees as low as possible and offer a range of flexible payment and funding options. To find out more see Fees and funding.

Study materials

What's included

Web-based text, software and access to the Open University Library.

Computing requirements

You will need a computer with internet access to study this module as the study materials and activities are accessible via a web browser. Any other computer-based activities you will need to carry out, such as word processing, using spreadsheets, taking part in online forums, and submitting files to the university for assessment, are specified in the module materials. If any additional software is needed for these tasks it will either be provided or is freely available.

We recommend either of the following:

Windows desktop or laptop computer running Windows 7 or later operating system
Macintosh desktop or laptop computer running OS X 10.7 or later operating system.

A netbook, tablet, smartphone or Linux computer that supports one of the browsers listed below may be suitable. The screen size should be at least 1024 (H) x 768 (W) pixels. If you intend to use one of these devices please ensure you have access to a suitable desktop or laptop computer with a Windows or OS X operating system, in case you are unable to carry out all the module activities because some software will not run on Linux, iOS or Android devices.

We recommend a minimum 1 Mbps internet connection and any of the following browsers for carrying out web-based activities:

Internet Explorer 9 and above
Apple Safari 7 and above
Google Chrome 31 and above
Mozilla Firefox 31 and above.

Note: using the latest version for your browser will maximise security when accessing the internet. Using company or library computers may prevent you accessing some internet materials or installing additional software.

To be able to talk and listen in our online discussions you will need both a microphone and speakers/headphones.

See our Skills for OU study website for further information about computing skills for study and educational deals for buying Microsoft Office software.

If you have a disability

Your project, whatever its nature, must include an appropriate literature review.

You will need to spend considerable amounts of time using a personal computer and the internet. The module requires you to access literature resources electronically and relies on online forums. Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) versions of printed material are available. Some Adobe PDF components may not be available or fully accessible using a screen reader and mathematical and scientific materials may be particularly difficult to read in this way.

If you have particular study requirements please tell us as soon as possible, as some of our support services may take several weeks to arrange. Find out more about our services for disabled students.

MSc project module for MSc in Medicinal Chemistry

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