The PgC in Scientific Research Methods represents the research methods component necessary for postgraduate students in earth science and laboratory-based subjects to gain a PhD. Students are taught by experienced researchers and have the benefit of access to extensive new research facilities. Students can expect to gain from the course the skills and techniques required to undertake research at PhD level or to pursue a research career in earth or laboratory-based sciences career. The course provides a foundation from which students may develop their competence and confidence to tackle research problems and to evaluate, critically, both their own and others research. The course is offered on a full time basis only and requires a teaching commitment of one day per week for one semester.
Assessment is by course work.