PHYS40230 Dissertation (Biochem)

Academic Year 2023/2024

Apply evidence base practice approach to a research question within a clinical diagnostic laboratory. The module will allow students to apply and demonstrate clinical and scientific principles and theory as obtained in the course’s previous modules. This research module will require students to work independently within the clinical diagnostic laboratory and to take responsibility for planning and organising their research with support of and liaison with incumbent staff.



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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

The module intends to develop a student’s a ability to
Synthesise relevant background to a research study
Develop a study approach/method to meet the study's aim's and objectives
Plan and manage a research study
Analyse, discuss and communicate research findings.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Practical

180
Laboratories

100
Project Supervision

50
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

430
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will receive local training in their host laboratory on practical aspects to the study including sample preparation, maintenance and running of analytical equipment, troubleshooting and QMS tools and acquisition of results from analysers or other software e.g. laboratory information system 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: Each individual student is assigned a specific clinical translational project and will work under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Biochemist. End of Year Transition n/a Graded Yes

100

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback individually to students on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment Sequence: A draft of the literature review then paper will be sent to their supervisor or deputy for comment prior to submission Feedback individually to students on an activity or draft post assessment The student's supervisor or deputy will provide assessment of the student conduct of the research and preparation of above manuscripts

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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