(Award available for year: Master of Science)
1. Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge and understanding of concepts and research methodology at the forefront of selected areas of biotechnology, molecular bioscience, biomedical technology and related scientific disciplines;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of small and large molecule pharmaceutical drug discovery and development, including medical, scientific, economic and societal drivers;
3. Demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of business skills relevant to the biotechnology, biopharma and molecular biosciences sectors, including commercialisation, intellectual property, new venture creation, technology transfer, global entrepreneurship and society;
4. Critically evaluate current issues and research literature in the field of biotechnology, business enterprise and new venture/value creation;
5. Demonstrate an ability to interpret and analyse data and to problem-solve;
6. Demonstrate ability to communicate and defend research data and ideas in a variety of formats including oral presentations, posters and written reports;
7. Proactively formulate ideas and hypotheses and develop and implement plans to evaluate these;
8. Plan and execute an individual laboratory based project on a topic in the field of biotechnology or molecular bioscience;
9. Present the results and analysis of an individual laboratory project in a written dissertation and defend the results in a viva voce;
10. Demonstrate practical competence in techniques relevant to molecular biosciences and biotechnology;
11. Take an active and self-reflective role in learning and in developing professional relationships with others.
1.Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise hypotheses and research within biotechnology and business enterprise making use of a variety of sources.
2.Effectively apply advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to address problems in biotechnology and business enterprise.
3.Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, through, for example, written and oral approaches, scientific, technical and mathematical concepts, making use of equations, illustrations, figures and references as appropriate to biotechnology and business enterprise.
4.Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of scientific, technical and mathematical skills in biotechnology and business enterprise relevant to pure and applied research in academia, industry and the natural environment with support as appropriate.
5.Collect, process, analyse, interpret and effectively communicate data (including numerical, non-numerical and visual data), using advanced techniques and tools, and form logical, reasonable conclusions and recommendations.
6.Effectively follow, problem solve and develop practical experimental protocols as appropriate to biotechnology and business enterprise.
7.Use a range of techniques and apparatus in the laboratory environment, as appropriate to biotechnology and business enterprise, competently and safely, using appropriate support where necessary.
8.Design, plan and carry out a research project with support as necessary.
9.Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to ethical frameworks in a variety of settings related to biotechnology and business enterprise.
10.Effectively collaborate as a member of a team working on a shared task relevant to biotechnology and business enterprise with appropriate support where required, which could include working with partners from a range of sectors including academia, industry and policy.
- The skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in industry or area of professional practice;
- Evaluating their own achievement and that of others;
- Self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;
- Independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- Critically to engage in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms.
- Evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the discipline;
- Demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area;
- Drawing on a range of perspectives on an area of study;
- Evaluating and criticising received opinion;
- Making reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.
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