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On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
Demonstrate that they are knowledgeable about the clinical relevance and potential impact of their translational research, critically evaluate and discuss work described in international research journals with their peers, reflect on the impact of current research developments on their own field of research and present their own research to their peers.
Topics covered will be the requirements of the PhD stage transfer assessment in the School of Medicine and how to demonstrate that you have reached them. Students will attend journal clubs to learn about current developments in their own field and/or other relevant translational research. Students will learn how best to present their own research and handle questions from peers. Students will reflect on their learning throughout the module.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 7 |
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 4 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 35 |
| Online Learning | 10 |
| Total | 56 |
Students registering for this module need to be registered for a graduate research degree in the School of Medicine, PhD students must be in Stage 1 of the doctoral programme.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment: Students must submit a 1,000 word reflective piece on their learning throughout the semester. | Week 12 | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 40 |
| Continuous Assessment: Students must attend all components of the module and reflect on their learning with their peers throughout the semester through online discussion boards | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 60 |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Students will get feedback from the module coordinator post-assessment