BL5499 Advanced Research Project (MBiochem/MBiol)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to students on the MBiochem and MBiol

Planned timetable

variable, as needed

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S A Young

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Individual Supervisors across the School of Biology

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This project will involve extensive and advanced laboratory work to investigate a defined problem within biochemistry, appropriate to the MBiochem and MBiol degrees. The project will involve initiative and independence in experimental design and in pursuing the literature, excellent experimental and analytical techniques. The project will begin with an assessed project proposal and culminate in the production of a high-quality dissertation that integrates an awareness of the project subject and a critical, extensive and detailed knowledge of the relevant theories, concepts and principals. Students will be allocated to a member of staff within the School of Biology who will guide and advise them in research activities throughout the academic year. The project will be presented in the form of a proposal, a research dissertation, an oral presentation and a viva.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS BL4603

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Resubmission of failed item(s) of Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 dedicated meeting with supervisor per week.

Scheduled learning hours

33

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

567

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.