This module will support Biosciences students to develop the knowledge, skills, and motivation required to become socially responsible and entrepreneurial scientists and citizens of a sustainable future. It will consider the relationship between science and society, including how science can and should be conducted and communicated to the wider community, from the public to specialist audiences. The module will provide an opportunity for students to explore and experience enterprise and entrepreneurship through a variety of real-world examples, enabling them to develop behaviours, attributes and competencies that enhance their employability. With teamwork and communication as key enterprising competencies, this module will involve a long-term team project in which students cultivate their entrepreneurial mindsets to produce creative and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges faced by the life sciences sector. As part of this journey, students through reflective practice will identify and articulate skills and graduate attributes acquired on their programme. These insights together with networking opportunities including a life sciences careers festival will enable students to proactively craft and pursue their professional futures.
This module prepares students for essential features of the final year, including the independent research project, and will be delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and research work, integrated with tutorials delivered by the personal academic tutor.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Create outputs that communicate complex scientific ideas to different audiences from the public to discipline experts.
Develop effective strategies for working in a team.
Develop key enterprising competencies including initiative, original thought, critical analysis and self-discipline.
Identify skills, competencies and attributes developed on the course and appraise how they will be relevant to a desired career pathway.
Explore considerations of ethics, sustainability and social responsibility that govern the way science can and should be conducted through exploration of case studies.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
Group technical report (60%) Individual skills portfolio (40%)
Reassessment:
If a student fails the module, then they will be required to complete an individual skills portfolio including technical aspects.
