BIOC40120 MSc Biotech Project

Academic Year 2023/2024

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.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Assignment Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

60
Oral Examination: Presentation of your research work and follow up questions Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

20
Continuous Assessment: This is based on the performance in the laboratory (e.g. ability to work independently, record keeping and problem solving) Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

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
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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