Course Catalogue

Vacation Research Project In Biology BIOL4129P

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Biodiversity One Health Vet Med
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Summer
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

During the long vacation between third and fourth year, you may have the chance to undertake a summer placement that involves biological research at host laboratories at the University of Glasgow or elsewhere.

Timetable

As arranged during the summer prior to Level 4.

Requirements of Entry

You should have successfully completed 120 credits of BIOL courses at Level 3.

Excluded Courses

Students taking MSci programmes that include work placement are excluded as the work placement component provides training and research experience.

Assessment

Written report (75%), presentation on placement experience (25%.)

Course Aims

These placements aim to provide first-hand experience of biological research, to offer further training and to develop experimental confidence and independence.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

■ Demonstrate practical skills related to your vacation research project

■ Present and interpret the result obtained

■ Present information clearly in both written and oral form

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions