Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved 15/11/2020
College College Life and Env Sci
School School of Bioscience
Department School of Biosciences
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title M.Sci. Biological Sciences with Professional Placement Full-time
Programme Code 884A
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 4 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme This information is to be supplied
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
"Many aspects of modern biology from molecules to ecosystems "
One or more specialised areas of biology
"The methods of biological research, and how to carry out specified experimental procedures, and how to assess critically the nature of numerical data and their correct interpretation "
The relationship between the academic subject and how it is practised in the workplace
Take responsibility for the development of your own learning and develop the skills required to negotiate with those in authority
"Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory practicals, IT-based learning exercises; extended dissertation in final year. "
"Unseen exams at the ends of Years 1, 2 and 4 . In-course assessment by means of assessed essays, laboratory reports and tests. Assessed project report and/or library-based dissertation in final year. "
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
"Enhanced critical and judgemental abilities to meet the demands of life in a technological society "
"The capacity to further their education and training through independent study "
"Transferable communication skills such as written, oral communication and IT skills needed for further study, research or employment "
Report writing and oral reporting
Teamwork and independence
Relating to authority
Time management
Business, Medical and Environmental ethics
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