Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LM Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Project
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Birmingham Medical School
Module Code	02 39080
Module Lead	Vivek Dhir
Level	Masters Level
Credits	60
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LM Endocrinology and Metabolism - (02 39072)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Project supervision-30 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-540 hours Guided independent study-30 hours Total: 600 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module provides students with an opportunity to use the knowledge base they have developed in their study of Endocrinology and Metabolism and their knowledge of research approaches developed in their research methodology module as the basis for planning and undertaking a major piece of laboratory-based research under supervision. This gives the student the opportunity to develop an area of particular personal expertise, both in the concepts relevant to the field and in appropriate research approaches.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to independently define a research question / hypothesis that can be tackled within the module and for which supervision is available. Demonstrate competence in the design and undertaking of laboratory experiments appropriate to the hypothesis being tested. Demonstrate competence in analysing data effectively, using appropriate statistical tools and drawing valid conclusions. Demonstrate good communication skills in presenting the process and outcome of the research both orally and as a written thesis.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Written Dissertation 70%(approximately 10,000 words not normally to exceed 15,000 words) Presentation Viva (approx 20 mins) 20% Supervisor Report 10% The student is required to achieve a pass overall mark of 50% Reassessment: The students are able to resubmit each failed component at the next avaible opportunity.
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