(Award available for year: Master of Science)
On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:
- Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge and understanding of concepts and methodology at the forefront of infection, immunity and human disease;
- Critically evaluate current issues and research literature in the field of infection, immunity and human disease;
- Demonstrate an ability to interpret and analyse data and to problem solve;
- Demonstrate ability to communicate research data and ideas in a variety of formats including; oral presentations, posters and written reports;
- Proactively formulate ideas and hypotheses and develop and implement plans to evaluate these;
- Plan and execute an individual laboratory based project on a topic in the field of infection, immunity and human disease;
- Present the results and analysis of an individual laboratory project in a written dissertation;
- Demonstrate practical competence in techniques relevant to infection, immunity and human disease;
- 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 infection, immunity, and human disease making use of a variety of sources.
2.Effectively apply advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to address problems in infection, immunity, and human disease.
3.Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, through, for example, written and oral means, scientific, technical and mathematical concepts, making use of equations, illustrations, figures and references as appropriate to infection, immunity, and human disease.
4.Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of scientific, technical and mathematical skills in infection, immunity, and human disease 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), 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 infection, immunity, and human disease.
7.Use a range of techniques and apparatus in the laboratory environment, as appropriate to infection, immunity, and human disease, 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 infection, immunity, and human disease.
10.Effectively collaborate as a member of a team working on a shared task relevant to infection, immunity, and human disease with appropriate support where required, which could include working with partners from a range of sectors including academia, industry and policy.
Masters (Taught), Postgraduate Diploma & Postgraduate Certificate students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- 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.
Achievement for the degree of Master (taught programme) will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:
- evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the molecular biosciences and in particular the study of infection, immunity and human disease.
- 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;
- make reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.
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