(Award available for year: Master of Science)
MSc Learning Outcomes
Describe the current understanding in the field of human disease biology systematically and critically.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the latest technologies currently used in the field of Molecular Medicine.
Appraise and implement procedures and research methods applicable to biomedical research accurately.
Generate, gather and appraise research data and communicate your conclusions to a scientific audience.
Critically evaluate and synthesise scientific information from a range of sources to advance your knowledge and develop original ideas.
Disseminate knowledge and original ideas accurately and effectively to a professional audience.
Demonstrate initiative and self-direction in managing your learning, your course work, seeking support and feedback.
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)
Demonstrate critical evaluation of experimental approaches and published literature relevant to biomedical research. (academic skills)
Demonstrate the ability to take a logical approach to understand, interpret, analyse and manipulate numerical data in biomedical research. (academic skills)
Demonstrate efficient time management skills in preparing and presenting academic work. (working, academic skills)
Demonstrate the ability to disseminate scientific information clearly, both in a verbal and written form. (working, enterprise and academic skills)
Demonstrate the ability to use the correct scientific language and good academic practice, including referencing. (academic skills)
Methodically plan and conduct original research in an area related to biomedical research and human diseases to advance knowledge (academic skills).
For the degree of Masters, students will be assessed by a variety of methods such as oral and poster presentations, journal clubs, literature reviews and research reports, bioinformatic course work or study design. These assessments will be closely aligned to the subject specific learning outcomes and enable student to reach our competence standards. The diversity in assessment method will ensure the students are assessed in an inclusive manner. Each 15-credit module has 1 or 2 assessments so that the student have adequate opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in an inclusive manner. Certain types of assessments such as literature reviews, oral presentations or poster presentations are purposefully repeated across modules and terms. For example, the content of the presentations will evolve as the course progresses, from presenting published content orally to presenting novel data generated during the research project. Similarly, students will receive extensive guidance and formative support in term 1 and will develop more and more independence to complete these tasks each term. This strategy is to ensure the students improve their work ready and academic skills throughout the course. These assessments are authentic representations of regular work activities in the vast majority of the professional roles our students will apply for once they have completed the course.
Students will be directed towards a specific tutor for support and guidance to prepare their assessments. This may be during tutorial sessions or in one-to-one sessions. Formative feedback opportunities will be offered and highlighted in each module.
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