MSc Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology 2023-24

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1	ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
2	Programme Specifications 2023-24
3	Revised February 2023
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6	Programme Title			MSc Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology.
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8	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2023		Award type			MSc
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10	What level is this qualification?			7		Length of programme			12 months
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12	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full time
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14	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes		For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			N/A
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16	Awarding institution			University of York		Board of Studies for the programme			Chemistry
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18	Lead department			Chemistry		Other contributing departments			N/A
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20	Language of study and assessment			English		Language(s) of assessment			English
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22	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus
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24	Partner organisations
25	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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29	Reference points
30	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
31	The University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks
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34	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
35	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
36	Not normally relevant, but may be considered in exceptional cases
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39	Exceptions to Regulations
40	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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44	Internal Transfers
45	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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47		Transfers in:	Yes - providing candidate has the necessary chemistry background qualifications			Transfers out:	Yes this would be supported if the accepting department was supportive.
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50	Statement of Purpose
51	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
52	Chemical and allied manufacturing industries are important contributors to global economic wealth, jobs and society. By 2030, the global chemical industry is expected to be worth $8 trillion USD in line with global megatrends of increasing population, industrialisation and urbanisation. However, many of these industries are resource intensive, polluting; and operate with linear business models, negatively impacting climate change. These industries need transitioning from ‘dirty’ to clean, green and sustainable. They require a new generation of graduates skilled in green and sustainable chemistries and technologies, and business and holistic systems thinking inter-linked with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in order to combat climate change for a circular, sustainable, 21st century. Green Chemistry and sustainable industrial technologies is an innovative field focussing on developing new chemistries for sustainable chemical products and processes coupled with holistic systems thinking embedded within the UN SDGs. Its application is transforming chemical manufacturing and allied industries, bringing about significant environmental, societal and economic benefits. This expertise will allow you to adopt a whole systems-based approach to solve complex global problems as outlined by the UN SDGs, implementing clean technologies that both industry and society need. You will benefit from state-of-the-art research facilities at York’s Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, a world-leading academic community for green and sustainable chemistry research, education and industrial engagement. Our programme is the first of its kind to be accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and is strengthened by the active involvement of both industrialists and external collaborators. The programme is global in outlook and truly inter- and transdisciplinary, focusing as much on commercial principles, society, decolonisation and technical development, as on key chemical knowledge. An extended independent research project with relevance to the UN SDGs is the capstone of the programme. Our applied focus towards the practical application of skills and knowledge means that our graduates are well-prepared for future employment in the chemical industry, academia and related sectors.
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63	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
64	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?			Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
65	PG Diploma Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology.			Exit award only	All PLOs will be achieved except PLO 2 which is applicable to the full MSc research project.			All core taught modules, plus the 20 credit Diploma project module (new).
66	PG Certificate Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology.			Exit award only	PLO 1, 3 and 5. (PLOs 2, 4 and 6 may be relevant dependent on Semester 2 modules studied).			CHE00001M and CHE00002M are core compulsory. Students may then choose one other module from CHE00003M/CHE00004M/new module research skills and methodologies.
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68	Programme Learning Outcomes
69	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
70	1	Apply whole systems thinking and inter/trans-disciplinary approaches to the creative problem solving of complex global grand challenges using holistic green chemistry and sustainable industrial technology related interventions in concert with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
71	2	Apply a range of advanced research skills, principles, methodologies and approaches to be able to undertake cutting-edge research, either laboratory or non-laboratory based, in the area of green and sustainable chemistry and allied sectors.
72	3	Effectively communicate detailed, complex, green and sustainable chemistry research concepts to both experts and non-experts through the application of a variety of key transferable skills such as IT, scientific writing, oral presentations, posters, team-working,etc.
73	4	Critically evaluate and debate research literature and explain its relevance to green chemistry frameworks, including and beyond the 12 Principles, development of circular biobased economies, UN SDGs and decolonisation of research.
74	5	Critically evaluate the environmental impact and sustainability of chemical processes and products, through the use of relevant metrics and whole systems thinking.
75	6	Apply holistic thinking to the commercialisation and innovation of green and sustainable chemistry through an understanding of intellectual property, environmental and circular economy law and business plan writing.
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77	Diverse entry routes
78	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
79	Weekly cohort meetings Induction includes Academic Integrity training Problem solving sessions in the first semester Direct students to Writing Skills Centre if needed Lab induction sessions to ensure safety and proficiency in addition to standard Health and Safety lectures Research Skills module - includes research integrity, ethics Communication module includes presentations Tutorial early in semester 1 Induction includes introduction to members of support staff as well as academics
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88	Inclusion
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90	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.
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92	Employability
93	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
94	In addition to specific skills related to green chemistry, students will have the opportunity to develop a range of other skills during their time on the course which will serve them well, whatever career path they choose to take. The Communication, Education and Public Understanding of Green and Sustainable Chemistry module helps to develop transferable skills and communication using a variety of methods. Students attend advanced IT Skills workshops and a session with careers staff to focus on their CV and interview techniques. Research projects serve as a foundation for graduates to enhance their potential employability and secure a career in scientific research or industry, enabling the applicationof appropriate principles, methodologies and approaches. The Business Case for Green and Sustainable Chemistry module provides further relvant skills that are not directly chemistry related. This module covers Intellectual Property, Patents, Environmental Legislation and Business Plan Development. This is the last taught module of the course and provides students with an opportunity to develop additional relevant non-chemistry skills that are still extremely valuable in the employment market and support careers in government, law, publishing and consultancy, for example.
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