View Specification DocumentISS Short Research Project: Visit International Students (UCEAP) BIOL4291
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Molecular Biosciences
- Credits: 15
- 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 University of California Education Abroad Programme (UCEAP) visiting students.
Timetable
Full time between mid-July and mid-August (4 weeks).
Requirements of Entry
Normally, a United States GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
Course is only available to students enrolled on Plan code C400-1506
Course not available to University of Glasgow students
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
Assessment has three components:
■ Project output - the supervisor's assessment based on research notebook, research performance, attitude and participation (20%);
■ an oral presentation (20%) which takes place during the last week; and
■ a laboratory report (60%) which is submitted on the last day of the 4-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;
■ Describe and discuss an understanding of the literature related to the research project;
■ Apply research skills appropriate to the area of specialisation;
■ Deliver a give 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.