View Specification DocumentISS MVLS Pre-University Summer School (Life Sciences) BIOL1017
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Molecular Biosciences
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
- Typically Offered: Summer
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
A Pre-University research-based Life Sciences project for Senior High School students.
Timetable
Full time between mid-July and end-July (2 weeks).
Requirements of Entry
Course is only available to students enrolled on Plan code C100B-1506
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The course will be assessed by an oral presentation (100%).
Course Aims
The Course is designed to achieve four main aims:
• to provide an opportunity to develop laboratory skills
• to provide an opportunity to develop scientific critical thinking and analysis skills in a research
environment
• to enhance general study and self-directed learning skills
• to experience learning on a U.K. University Campus
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ Describe and discuss a basic understanding of the literature related to the research project;
■ Apply research skills appropriate to the area of specialisation;
■ Analyse scientific data, including data collected in the laboratory;
■ Deliver a give a clear, well-constructed oral presentation describing their research to their peers.