Answer to a frequently asked question
How much continuous assessment will there be ?
This depends on which modules you take. Each module has its own methods of assessment. The majority are 60-70% examination and 40-30% continuous assessment, but there are modules which put a much greater weight on examinations and modules which have no examinations (such as Dissertation based modules).
To find out how a particular module is assessed, click on the link below and select the subject. From the list of modules in that subject you can click on the module code for any module and look under the 'Summative Assessment' entry to see how that module is assessed. The 'Formative Assessment' entry gives other work that needs to be completed for that module, but it does not count towards the final mark for that module.
See also
The modules that form the Natural Sciences programme
For more information about the Natural Sciences degree programme, please contact:
Dr. James Blowey
Deputy Head of Faculty
Faculty of Science Office
Level 3 Chemistry Building
Durham University
DH1 3LE
UK
Tel: 0191 334 1014
Fax: 0191 334 1018
Email: natural.sciences-director@durham.ac.uk
WWW: Natural Sciences home page
The Natural Sciences web pages are maintained by James Blowey