MSc Research Project - BIO00054M
- Department: Biology
- Credit value: 90 credits
- Credit level: M
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Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Summer Term 2022-23 to Summer Vacation 2022-23 |
Module aims
The aim of the module is to give a student advanced training in research techniques through an extended research project. The module will give a student an opportunity to work independently within a supported academic environment in order to carry out a piece of original research. The project aims to train a student in the planning a project, gathering the necessary information from a variety of sources, analysing and interpreting the available data and presenting this in a coherent and creative manner.The ability to produce professional research reports
Module learning outcomes
Subject Content:
- Knowledge and understanding of specific techniques used in the biosciences.
- Knowledge, understanding and practical experiences of appropriate analytical methods, which will depend on the precise subject matter of the project.
Academic and Graduate Skills
- The ability to produce professional research reports
- To be able to communicate the relevance of a research project and the scientific findings to both specialised and non-specialised audiences through written and oral presentations
- The ability to work independently and interact successfully with wider research teams
- Demonstrate organisational skills gained through planning and implementing the project
- Demonstrate the ability to develop a coherent plan to tackle a complex problem
- Apply existing and develop new analytical (quantitative) skills to deal with data
- Substantiate further experience in both decision-making and problem solving
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 70 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 70 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Module feedback
Arrangements for feedback will be made clear at the start of the module.
Indicative reading
These are available through the VLE module site.