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Module Title
LM Research Project
School
School of Infec, Inflam, Immun
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Module Code
02 37197
Module Lead
Drs John Halsall, Mary Clarke and Jean Assender
Level
Masters Level
Credits
80
Semester
Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
Students must gain at least 50% in their supervisor mark and an overall weighted mean of at least 50%
Contact Hours
Lecture-5 hours
Project supervision-30 hours
Supervised time in studio/workshop-350 hours
Guided independent study-415 hours Total: 800 hours
Exclusions
Description
This project provides students with the opportunity to undertake an individual research project or study, with the aim of acquiring new information and/or data to test a hypothesis. These projects can be laboratory based, educational, bioinformatics, systematic review, clinical/community based or business plans.
This is a complex, multistep process, and the project provides training in identifying a hypothesis, designing a research approach and evaluating the available literature / data on the topic. Students will be expected to acquire technical / analytical skills, interpret data and present the results in an appropriate written format
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Use appropriate literature to establish a project rationale. Define precise research questions, identify and articulate a hypothesis and aims, and determine the appropriate scale and the investigative approaches to be used.
Demonstrate an understanding of, as appropriate, ethical considerations, biological and chemical hazards, environmental effects, sustainability and cost implications relevant to their project.
Develop, evaluate and apply technical and analytical skills to conduct rigorous research in their field of study. Utilise research tools and methodology to collect, analyse and interpret data.
Critically evaluate results and apply problem-solving skills and research methodologies to overcome problems and if required adopt an alternative approach when the research conducted does not fit with prediction
Integrate new data into existing bodies of knowledge; be able to synthesise information collected and formulate new ideas and interpretation
Communicate their research findings in an appropriate oral and written format to an academic audience.
Assessment
37197-01 : Overall Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: 100% coursework comprising: Research Outline (10%) Written dissertation in style of research paper - 7000 words - 60% Research Symposium Presentation - 20% Supervisor assessment - 10% Overall Pass mark for the module is 50%. Reassessment: Academic failure: Should a student fail the module at the first attempt, the board of examiners will determine whether the failure can be retrieved by resubmission of failed components (in the supplementary period) or whether the student is required to repeat the module. Normally, in the event of failure of written / presentation component(s), the student would be required to resubmit the failed component(s) only. In the event of failure in the supervisor mark, or multiple components including the supervisor mark, internal resit of the module would be required.Failure to submit: Submission of coursework is compulsory for the programme. Students are advised that failure to submit in the absence of extenuating circumstances could result in failure of the module. Students will be required to submit outstanding work to meet the module outcomes.
