2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MEDM5302M Research Project

80 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Dr Sandra Bell
Email: s.m.bell@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Apr to 30 Sep View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisite qualifications

As per programme entry qualifications

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Each student will conduct an individual, original laboratory or analytical project in a research setting. Students will each develop an experimental plan, gain experience of a variety of methodologies throughout the course of their project, and report findings in several formats.

Objectives

- To conduct an individual laboratory or analytical project in Molecular Medicine in a strong research active environment
- To implement an approved experimental plan whilst working as part of a research group
- To gain experience of a range of scientific methodologies
- To be able to report scientific findings both verbally and in writing

Learning outcomes
By the end of this module students will be able to provide evidence that they can:
- Implement a study protocol to address a specific Molecular Medicine research question;
- Work safely and in a professional manner in a research laboratory or other Molecular Medicine research environment;
- Demonstrate sound familiarity with specific experimental techniques applicable to Molecular Medicine;
- Identify potential sources of experimental and measurement error and develop strategies to minimise such error;
- Collect and store scientific data securely and ethically;
- Choose and apply appropriate statistical tests in the analysis of research data;
- Critically interpret their own research data;
- Write scientifically placing novel research in a broader context;
- Present their research as a poster and verbally.

Skills outcomes
Laboratory and analytical skills appropriate to the study of Molecular Medicine.

Syllabus

Students will conduct an original, independent research project after approval of a project proposal developed with a named supervisor.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	2	1.00	2.00
Practical	0	0.00	510.00
Tutorial	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			278.00
Total Contact hours			522.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			800.00

Private study

Private study includes progressive reading on the topic, experimental design, data analysis and preparation of the project report.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Routine monitoring by individual supervisors in conjunction with a reflective log of such 'tutorial' meetings.

Draft of research project report to be considered by supervisor 2 weeks ahead of submission date.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Less than 8,000 words	70.00
Oral Presentation	10 minutes + questions	10.00
Reflective log	Supervisory meetings (pass/fail)	0.00
Poster Presentation	.	10.00
In-course Assessment	Performance of the student during the project	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

The programme does not follow standard semester dates. The seminar day for verbal & poster presentations will be held during during the second week of August (before re-sit examination period). The submission date for the project report and reflective log will be earlier in August. Compensation applies

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 10/08/2020 08:42:43

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