BL5500 Biology Distance Learning (MBioChem/MBiol/MMarBiol)

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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 MBiol, MMarineBiol and MBiochem Year 4 students on placement

Module coordinator

Dr S M R Gurney

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

Module Staff

Dr V Anne Smith, Dr Susan Gurney, Dr Jacqueline Nairn

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 (30 credits) accompanies the placement module BL4603 (90 credits). This module will enhance your understanding of your placement project & its impact, facilitate your development as a researcher and enable reflection on your placement experiences. MBiochem, MBiol and MMarine Biol students will develop skills which will complement their placement experience.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 tutorial (x4 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

4

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

Guided independent study hours

300

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the placement project and its impact
  • Document your awareness of your development as a researcher
  • Gain confidence in planning your next steps as a researcher
  • Develop reflective writing skills
  • Have a greater awareness of resources to plan your career as a researcher