Students complete a laboratory-based project in a research group, which they select from a wide range of project available in the College. Students write a report based on their laboratory findings and plans for future work.

Normally, full time for 13-14 weeks.

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1. Written project report including structured future proposal (40%). ILOs 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

2. A 20-30-minute viva voce examination (40%). ILOs 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9

3. Supervisor report which will assess the students overall performance for specified criteria in the project period (20%). 1, 6, 9, 10, 11

The first project period aims to provide the opportunity for students to engage in an independent research project, and to write a critical, evidence-based short report of their work including a proposal of how this work could be taken forward. 

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. identify, synthesise, summarise, and critically evaluate prior research in specific areas of biomedical sciences;

2. design, plan and safely execute significant biomedical research experiments;

3. formulate and test hypotheses, solve problems through experimentation by defining scientific questions and addressing them critically;

4. critically evaluate and analyse scientific data;

5. critically discuss and effectively communicate original research findings in the context of existing knowledge in an appropriate scientific style and format;

6. design and communicate effective experimental strategies for future research projects based on the outcome of their own research;

7. plan and manage time effectively by prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines;

8. work co-operatively with colleagues to develop interpersonal and teamwork skills.