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.
Biotech MSc Internship (BIOC40240)
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
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 learningRequirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.
Carry forward of passed components
No| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| Repeat (CFP) | Within Three Semesters |
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