Module manager: J Bond, R Salmond
Email: r.j.salmond@leeds.ac.uk, j.bond@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Aug (12mth) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
As per programme entry requirements
MEDM5303M
This module is not approved as an Elective
The Research Project module provides students with the opportunity to develop and undertake a 4 month long, fulltime biomedical research project. You will conduct an individual laboratory or analytical project as part of a larger research group and develop cutting edge technical/ analytical skills and presentation skills.
On the completion of this modules, students will have acquired
Experience of working in a cutting-edge biomedical research environment
Practical and/or analytical skills associated with the generation and processing of research data
A deep understanding of a biomedical research topic area
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
LO1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of a biomedical/cancer research topic area and associated research methods
LO2: Conduct research in an area related to biomedical research and cancer.
LO3: Demonstrate an ability to understand and implement procedures and research methods applicable to cancer research accurately
LO4: Critically analyse and present research data
LO5: Communicate knowledge and findings of their research project data accurately and effectively
SLO1 Demonstrate proficient use on a range of digital tools including bibliographic databases to retrieve literature and software to analyse and present data. (working, academic, digital skills)
SLO2 Demonstrate critical evaluation of experimental approaches and published literature relevant to biomedical research. (academic skills)
SLO3 Demonstrate the ability to take a logical approach to understand, interpret, analyse and manipulate numerical data in biomedical research. (academic skills)
SLO4 Demonstrate efficient time management skills in preparing and presenting academic work. (working, academic skills)
SLO5 Demonstrate the ability to disseminate scientific information clearly, both in a verbal and written form. (working, enterprise and academic skills)
SLO6 Demonstrate the ability to use the correct scientific language and good academic practice, including referencing. (academic skills)
SLO7 Methodically plan and conduct original research in an area related to biomedical research and human diseases to advance knowledge (academic skills).
Students will conduct an original, independent research project after approval of a project proposal developed with a named supervisor.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Lecture | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Practical | 15 | 35 | 525 |
| Private study hours | 64 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 536 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600 | ||
Formative feedback is provided on project progression by individual supervisors and a reflective log of 10 such meetings recorded. In addition, all students can submit a full draft of their final research project report to their supervisor for formative feedback two weeks prior to final submission deadline.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Formative project report draft (7500 words) | 0 |
| Project | Project report (7500 words) | 80 |
| Presentation | Oral presentation | 10 |
| Coursework | Research Performance marked by supervisor | 10 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Compensation applies between assessments.
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Last updated: 22/06/2026
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