View Specification DocumentISS Research Project: Visiting International Students BIOL4226
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Molecular Biosciences
- Credits: 24
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Summer
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
An undergraduate research-based Life Sciences project for visiting students.
Timetable
Full time between mid-June and end of July (6 weeks).
Requirements of Entry
Normally, a United States GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
Course is only available to students enrolled on Plan code C100G-1506
Course not available to University of Glasgow students
Excluded Courses
None.
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
Assessment has 4 components: a literature review ("Report" 15%) which is undertaken in advance of starting the 6-week project; the supervisor's assessment based on research notebook, research performance, attitude and participation (20%); an oral presentation (10%) which takes place during the last week; and a dissertation (55%) which is submitted on the last day of the 6-week project.
Course Aims
The aims of the course are to provide experience in the planning and execution of a short research project, data analysis and interpretation, the production of a written report and in presenting and discussing research findings orally.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
■ Propose a preliminary list of goals to be achieved during the project in collaboration with the project supervisor;
■ Critically appraise the literature related to the research project;
■ Apply research skills appropriate to the area of specialisation;
■ Deliver a clear, well-constructed oral presentation describing their research to their peers;
■ Compose a cogent, clear and concise report summarising their findings and the state of research in their chosen field.