Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology) BSc/MSci
Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project BIOL4246P
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Infection and Immunity
- Credits: 40
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course will be taken by final-year BSc Honours students undertaking an investigative research project, including laboratory- or field-based research, in silico research and other research that entails the testing of hypotheses and/or the analysis of data.
Individual projects may require travel outwith Glasgow.
Timetable
As arranged individually.
Excluded Courses
BIOL4247P Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
BIOL4248P Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
BIOL4249P Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
BIOL5287P Life Sciences Investigative MSci Project
BIOL5288P Life Sciences Dissertation MSci Project
BIOL5289PLife Sciences Outreach MSci Project
Assessment
Project dissertation (70%), supervisor's assessment of overall performance (10%) and project oral presentation (20%).
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:
■ plan and execute a research project;
■ evaluate and summarise prior research;
■ acquire, analyse and interpret scientific data;
■ discuss their findings in the context of prior and future research;
■ write a cogent research report within the set parameters;
■ give a clear, well-constructed oral presentation describing their research to their peers.