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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.

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