MSc Molecular Medicine
Year 1
(Award available for year: Master of Science)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able:- to demonstrate an in-depth, specialist knowledge and sophisticated understanding of Molecular Medicine driven by research and advanced scholarship. - to exhibit mastery in the critical appraisal of current literature and developments relevant to Molecular Medicine;- to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques and research methods applicable to Molecular Medicine;- to use a range of techniques and research methods applicable to advanced study of Molecular Medicine;- to develop and defend personal interpretation of research in areas of Molecular Medicine where current evidence is complex, incomplete or contradictory;- proactively to formulate ideas and hypotheses and to develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate these;- to study Molecular Medicine independently;- to take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others;- to conduct research in Molecular Medicine.
Transferable (key) skills
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;- critically to engage in the development of disciplinary boundaries and norms.
Assessment
Achievement for the degree of Master will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:- evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the discipline;- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and 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.