MRes Advanced Biological Sciences Research Project

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Independently address and develop strategies to resolve a research problem in the chosen specialist area;
• Have a comprehensive understanding of how to design and test scientific hypotheses;
• Show experience in presenting advanced scientific information;
• Have a knowledge of the latest advances in general IT methodology to perform project specific data processing and analysis.
• Produce a dissertation on an agreed research-based project;
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific and technological principles underlying the chosen research specialisation;
• Demonstrate skills in critical evaluation of primary and review scientific literature and the ability to develop this knowledge and understanding in relation to the chosen area of research;
• Plan and complete a research project within a fixed time period.
• Demonstrate an ability to collect, record and critically evaluate laboratory/field data and to apply findings in ongoing development and execution of an independent research project

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.