Module manager: Dr Helen Chappell
Email: H.F.Chappell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
| FOOD5133M | Exploring Research in Food Science and Nutrition |
FOOD3132
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Students will select 8 symposium sessions of current PhD and Postdoctoral research projects in Food science, and three research lectures from staff. The symposium will be delivered by current PhD, Postdoctoral or Academic staff as well as experts from outside the school (potentially) on areas concerning their research.
On completion of this module students will have an understanding of the application of the principles of natural, nutritional and epidemiological sciences to a range of problems in food science and/or nutrition research with particular emphasis on topics which are currently being investigated.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
SSLO1: Increase understanding Develop an understanding of the basic principles of food science and nutrition research.
SSLO2: Be aware of current problems as investigated through various research topics.
SSLO3: Learn new methodologies for investigating problems in food science and nutrition.
SSLO4: Communicate learning of research problems through scientific writing.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
With reference to the Leeds Skill Matrix, the most important skills covered and trained throughout the entire year are the following:
SKLO1: Work Ready Skills: Critical Thinking and analytical skills. The longer piece of work requires investigation through engagement with the literature (i.e critical thinking). Analytical skills will be required to write a critical piece of work.
SKLO2: Sustainability skills: Critical thinking, information searching, Information searching in the literature will be key to the final piece of work and to the successful completion of this module.
SKLO3: Academic skills: Reflection, Academic writing, Academic language, Information searching, and Referencing, Critical thinking. These skills will be key to producing the final essay style piece of work, which requires information searching and critical thinking (to assess what you are reading), along with accurate referencing
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Seminar | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Private study hours | 80 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Progress will monitored through attendance of seminar sessions and communication with module leader to obtain advice.
A draft abstract will be submitted and advice given. A draft of the extended essay will also be reviewed by the module leader. Written feedback will be provided.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Coursework | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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