(Award available for year: Master of Biology & Bach of Sc)
On completion of the year students should have provided evidence of being able:
- to demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge of concepts and information at the forefront medical sciences and understand how scientific enquiry is used to advance medicine through research-based teaching, reading the scientific literature and attending research seminars;
- to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of research principles and methodologies applicable to medical sciences developed through research-based teaching including experimental planning, execution and analysis of results and the development of detailed research plans for project work including the development of a grant application style report;
- to evaluate critically current issues and research literature in medical sciences, shown by critical review of the research literature and hypothesis driven articulation of ideas based on the integration of concepts underpinning current research reports including in the context of the students own work;
- to demonstrate advanced data analysis, interpretation and problem-solving skills demonstrated through a range of activities including the data generated during research work;
- to plan, implement and execute a research project demonstrated through the articulation of a detailed project proposal written in the form of a hypothesis driven grant proposal to underpin the final project;
- to demonstrate an enhanced ability to communicate research data and ideas in writing and verbally evidenced through the production of written reports during the programme and a major written dissertation presenting in a coherent and articulate manner the outcomes of the final research project together with oral and poster presentations related to this project work;
- to take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others demonstrated through regular reporting of progress during the project work, reflection in preparation for personal tutorials, maintaining individual progress records and living CV thorough Leeds for Life and showing interpersonal skills in interactions with other students and staff both within the research laboratory environment and in taught sessions.
1.Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise developments and hypotheses within Biomedical Sciences, making use of a variety of sources.
2.Effectively apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems in Bomedical Sciences.
3.Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences through, for example, written and oral approaches, scientific, technical and mathematical concepts, and theoretical principles making use of equations, illustrations, figures and references as appropriate to Biomedical Sciences.
4.Demonstrate a range of skills in Biomedical Sciences relevant to fundamental and applied research in academia, industry and the patient/public environment with support as appropriate.
5.Collect, process, analyse, interpret and effectively communicate data (numerical and non-numerical), using appropriate techniques, tools and statistics, form logical, reasonable conclusions, and make recommendations, drawing onappropriate support.
6.Effectively follow practical experimental protocols and use a range of techniques and apparatus in the laboratory and/or field environment, as appropriate in Biomedical Sciences, competently and safely, using appropriate support where necessary.
7.Design, plan and execute a research project with appropriate support as necessary.
8.Work within health and safety, environmental, and ethical frameworks.
10.Demonstrate ability to direct, monitor and evaluate work, by seeking/accepting feedback, within a workplace context, using appropriate support as necessary.
11.Demonstrate an awareness of own strengths and development needs and the need for ongoing learning and proactive continuing professional development.
If the chosen pathway includes an international placement
Integrated Masters 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;
Achievement for the degree of Integrated Master 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:
- demonstrating an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within Medical Sciences;
- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to complex areas in the Medical Sciences;
- drawing on a range of perspectives within Medical Sciences;
- 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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