BL5299 Advanced Research Project (MBiochem/MBiol/MMarineBiol)

Academic year

2025 to 2026 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 Year 5 MBiol, MMarine Biol and MBiochem students

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

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

Dr Simon Young and Dr Carmel McDougall

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

Module description

This module will involve the development of an extensive and advanced research project to investigate a defined problem appropriate to the MBiochem, MBiol and MMarine Biol degrees. The research project will involve initiative and independence in experimental design, alongside the review of relevant literature. It will also further develop the experimental and analytical skills of MBiochem, MBiol and MMarine Biol students. Students will be assigned a project supervisor who will guide and advise them in research activities throughout the academic year. Students will meet with their supervisor on a regular basis. Students may also attend research seminars and the lab meetings of the research group they work with.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE BL4603

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 dedicated meeting with supervisor per week.

Scheduled learning hours

21

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

Guided independent study hours

555

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Define a research question
  • Plan and execute an experimental research plan
  • Communicate scientific ideas and data in an oral and written format
  • Demonstrate evidence of working in a professional research environment
  • Demonstrate evidence of applying skills in data collection, data analysis and presentation