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BIOC40120

Academic Year 2024/2025

MSc Biotech Project (BIOC40120)

Subject:
Biochemistry
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
30
Module Coordinator:
Professor Wim Meijer
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Professional/Work Placement Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is a biotech research project which will be carried out independently by the student in an academic research laboratory. On completion of this research project the student will write a report as well as make an oral presentation of their findings.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student will have carried out an independent scientific research project and developed a wide range of skills essential in the biotechnology industry. The student will learn how to design a coherent strategy to address a research question and how to adapt different techniques to overcome problems commonly encountered during research. In addition the student will gain experience in analysing and interpreting data and presenting their results in a clear and competent manner both in written and oral format.

Indicative Module Content:

The content will depend on the choice of project that the student is undertaking

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

200
Placement/Work Experience

400
Total

600

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The project is laboratory based

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Students should have a basic degree in life sciences and prior experience of working in a research laboratory.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat (CFP) Within Three Semesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Supervisors will give feedback on drafts of the final dissertation.

Name Role
Dr Gary Brennan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Geraldine Butler Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Yan Yan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Tadhg Ó'Cróinín Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Carla Naltchayan Tutor
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