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On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
- conduct independent research;
- apply knowledge and skills acquired during preceding taught MSc modules and undergraduate training;
- acquire further knowledge and skills relevant to the MSc programme theme;
- write a substantial scientific report, including a literature review, definition of the research task, methodology adopted, and outcomes;
- conduct themselves professionally in a scientific workplace.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 120 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 480 |
Total | 600 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Lab Report: This component is a mini-thesis which describes the work carried out during the internship. | Week 12 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Presentation: Poster presentation at the end of the 12 week internship. Students discuss their posters with staff, peers and the external examiner. | Week 12 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Continuous Assessment: Based on work carried out during the internship based on the supervisor/line manager's assessment of performance. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Professor Lorraine Hanlon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Sonja MacCurtain | Tutor |