PHAR40300 Toxicology Research Project

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module is a toxicological regulatory affairs research project which will be carried out independently by the student either in an appropriate company or 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 toxicological regulatory 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.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

200
Placement/Work Experience

400
Total

600
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Internship / Placement Module for completion of Regulatory Affairs / Toxicology Research Project
On site training as appropriate
On site supervisor appointed
Academic Mentor appointed
Discussion Groups 
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
Continuous Assessment: < Description > Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Presentation: < Description > Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

20
Assignment: Project Report Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

70

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
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
• Self-assessment activities

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Name Role
Dr Hilary Cassidy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Tara McMorrow Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Craig Slattery Lecturer / Co-Lecturer