Admission requirements
MSc Chemistry students from Leiden University (UL) or from the University of Amsterdam / Free University (UvA/VU) who are enrolled in the Class of Excellence of the Holland Research School of Molecular Chemistry (HRSMC). Before the start of the short rotation, the student has attended the mandatory safety instructions, including a fire fighting practical instruction.
Description
The short rotation allows the student to master the principles of chemical research in practice. During the short rotation, the student works on a small research project within a research group. The project is concluded with a written report and presentation for the research group. The short rotation is a minimum of 6 EC.
For MSc students from MSc Chemistry at Leiden university:
Short rotations of a minimum of 6 EC at UL, UvA or VU will be listed extracurricularly. Rotations of 20 EC or more are considered as minor research projects (4423RPVAR) and are listed on the diploma as curricular component. Minor research projects at the UvA or VU are guided by an internal supervisor at the LIC and an external supervisor at the host institute. Prior permission from the Board of Examiners is required for a 20 EC minor research project outside the LIC. A minor research project can only be started after the major research project has been completed including a Thesis Talk.
For guest students from MSc Chemistry at UvA/VU:
Short rotations of a minimum of 6 EC at UL will be listed extracurricularly.
Course objectives
At the end of the Short Rotation the student is able to:
Plan and prepare their own research experiment.
Work safely and effectively in a research team.
Collect and analyse research data.
Present their findings in a clear and structured written report.
Discuss their own data with respect to the relevant scientific literature.
Timetable
Not applicable
Mode of instruction
Practical work or computer work, literature search, self-study, training in reporting, discussions and presentations.
Assessment method
The final assessment is based on:
Observation of practical work, analysis of results, attitude, independence and creativity
Evaluation of a written thesis about the practical work
Evaluation of an oral presentation
Reading list
Not applicable
Registration
There is no registration procedure for this course. Students arrange their own internship agreement with a staff member.
Contact
For procedural questions, contact the study advisor via e-mail.
Remarks
Software
Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, the Faculty of Science will use the software distribution platform Academic Software. Through this platform, you can access the software needed for specific courses in your studies. For some software, your laptop must meet certain system requirements, which will be specified with the software. It is important to install the software before the start of the course. More information about the laptop requirements can be found on the student website.