(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 of techniques relevant to plant science and biotechnology, or
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of concepts, information and techniques informed by knowledge across or in aspects of, the forefront of plant science and biotechnology;
- exhibit competence in the exercise of generic and subject-specific intellectual abilities;
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of techniques applicable to their own research, advanced scholarship or area of specific interest within the broader discipline of plant science and biotechnology;
- take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others;
- proactively formulate ideas and hypotheses and to evaluate these;
- evaluate current issues and research in plant science and biotechnology.
1. Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise hypotheses and research within plant science and biotechnology, making use of a variety of sources.
2. Effectively apply advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to address problems in plant science and biotechnology.
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 plant science and biotechnology.
4. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of scientific, technical and mathematical skills in plant science and biotechnology 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 data and visual), using advanced techniques and tools, and form logical, reasonable conclusions and make recommendations.
6. Effectively follow, problem solve and develop practical experimental protocols as appropriate to plant science and biotechnology.
7. Use a range of techniques and apparatus in the laboratory and field environment, as appropriate to plant science and biotechnology, competently and safely, using appropriate support where necessary.
8. Design, plan and carry out a research project.
9. Demonstrate environmental consideration and work within ethical frameworks in a variety of settings as related to plant science and biotechnology.
10. Effectively collaborate as a member of a team working on a shared task relevant to plant science and biotechnology with appropriate support where required.
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities through the research training, projects and
modules specified for the programme:
- 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;
- the skills necessary to:
> undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in industry or the public sector or area of professional practice in plant science and biotechnology;
> evaluate their own achievement and that of others;
> engage critically in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms.
Achievement 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 different aspects of plant science and biotechnology;
- drawing on, and selecting appropriately from, a range of research techniques and methodologies in their enquiries into plant science and biotechnology;
- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area in plant science and biotechnology;
- drawing on a range of perspectives on an area of study in plant science and biotechnology;
- 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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