1.1.1 Ability to synthesise the information in assessing identified scientific problems.
1.1.2 Ability to present synthesised information logically.

1.2.1 Ability to analyse existing information critically.
1.2.2 Ability to present critical analysis of existing information systematically.

2.1.1 Ability to conceptualise a scientific research problem.
2.1.2 Ability to formulate procedures in solving scientific problems.

2.2.1 Ability to conduct literature search to identify researchable areas.
2.2.2 Ability to apply knowledge of relevant literature in a given situation.

3.1.1 Ability to organise information systematically.
3.1.2 Ability to interpret results and recognise their significance.

3.2.1 Ability to present critical results in a thesis.
3.2.2 Ability to communicate effectively research results orally and as publications.

Integrated assessment:

If qualification is by research this is not applicable as assessment mode will be by thesis. If course work is also involved, it will be assessed by semester tests and examinations by internal and external examiners.