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Module Title
LH Work Based Research Project
School
School of Bioscience
Department
School of Biosciences
Module Code
03 27041
Module Lead
Klaus Fütterer
Level
Honours Level
Credits
60
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
Where a DBS check is required this will be overseen by the placement provider.
Contact Hours
Tutorial-5 hours
Project supervision-5 hours
Supervised time in studio/workshop-5 hours
Guided independent study-585 hours Total: 600 hours
Exclusions
Description
This is one of two 60-credit modules providing the formal framework for academic assessments of students while on their compulsory placement year (year 3 of the MSci … with Professional Placement courses).
Students will work in Industry, Medical Research, Conversation or another area relevant to their undergraduate studies for a minimum period of 30 weeks. They will (i) perform a project during their placement; (ii) prepare a project report; (iii) prepare a reflective report discussing the relationship between their academic discipline and how it is practised in the work place and on their personal and professional development and (iv) present their research to staff and students
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the project carried out while on work placement both in writing and orally
Show an understanding of the relationship between the academic subject and how it is practised in the work place
Demonstrate enhanced skills in data representation and interpretation
Communicate effectively in an appropriate and professional manner.
Make effective use of statistics where appropriate to their data analysis
Reflect on their development and discuss how their scientific discipline is applied outside the University of Birmingham