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BIOC40240

Academic Year 2024/2025

Biotech MSc Internship (BIOC40240)

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:
Yes
Module Type:
Professional/Work Placement Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is for students who are doing an internship in a biotechnology company that does not specifically have research element to it. The objective of the internship is for the student to obtain experience of the biotech industry and the processes and challenges that are encountered, so that they will be well placed to compete for positions.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Valuable experience in a relevant scientific industry and development of key skills and knowledge that will enable a smooth transition to a formal role within the industry.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

200

Placement/Work Experience

400

Total

600


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


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
Practical Skills Assessment: Appraisal by the internship supervisor and academic supervisor Week 12 Graded No
40
No
Report(s): Report on internship Week 12 Graded No
40
No
Report(s): Oral presentation about the internship Week 12 Graded No
20
No

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?

Students will have the opportunity to get feedback on draft reports

Name Role
Assoc Professor Gerard Cagney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr David Hughes Lecturer / Co-Lecturer