2025/26 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MEDM5303M Research Project

75 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: R. Salmond
Email: r.j.salmond@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2025/26

Pre-requisite qualifications

As per programme entry requirements

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The Research Project module provides students with the opportunity to develop and undertake a 4 month long, fulltime biomedical research project. You will conduct an individual laboratory or analytical project as part of a larger research group and develop cutting edge technical/ analytical skills and presentation skills.

Objectives

On the completion of this modules, students will have acquired:

1) Experience of working in a cutting-edge biomedical research environment
2) Practical and/or analytical skills associated with the generation and processing of research data
3) A deep understanding of a biomedical research topic area

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

LO1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of a biomedical/cancer research topic area and associated research methods
LO2: Conduct research in an area related to biomedical research and cancer.
LO3: Demonstrate an ability to understand and implement procedures and research methods applicable to cancer research accurately
LO4: Critically analyse and present research data
LO5: Communicate knowledge and findings of their research project data accurately and effectively

Skills Learning Outcomes

SLO1: Demonstrate proficiency using various search engines to gather relevant data and information related to biomedical research, as well as using software to analyse data and produce diagrams illustrating concepts for inclusion in written reports and oral presentations. (working, academic, digital skills)
SLO2: Demonstrate critical evaluation of literature relevant to biomedical research and the ability appraise key concepts related to experimental approaches in biomedical research. (academic skills)
SLO3: Demonstrate the ability to take a logical approach to understand, interpret, analyse and manipulate numerical data in biomedical research. (academic skills)
SLO4: Demonstrate efficient time management in the preparation for tutorials, reading and critique of primary research papers, analysis of data, synthesising written work, generating digital presentations, and adhering to deadlines to submit the assessments.  (working, academic skills)
SLO5: Demonstrate the ability to present information in a clear, concise, and structured manner, both in a verbal and written form, and the ability to use visual aids appropriately to support written work and oral presentations.  (working, enterprise and academic skills)
SLO6: Demonstrate the ability to use the correct scientific language appropriate to their level of studies and good academic practice, including referencing and using their own language instead of plagiarizing. (academic skills)

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
Supervision	8	1.00	8.00
Lecture	3	1.00	3.00
Practical	15	35.00	525.00
Private study hours			214.00
Total Contact hours			536.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			750.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative feedback is provided on project progression by individual supervisors and a reflective log of 10 such meetings recorded. In addition, all students can submit a full draft of their final research project report to their supervisor for formative feedback two weeks prior to final submission deadline.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Coursework	Formative project report draft (7500 words)	0.00
Coursework	Project report (7500 words)	80.00
Coursework	Oral presentation	10.00
Coursework	Research performance - Marked by supervisor	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Compensation applies between assessments.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 24/01/2025

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