Zoology BSc/MSci
Work Placement Year in Life Sciences BIOL5232
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Infection and Immunity
- Credits: 120
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Full Year
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course is the work placement year for integrated Masters (MSci) programmes with work placement in Life Sciences.
Timetable
The placement year is taken after Year 3, and lasts between 10-12 months.
Assessment
Written project report (25%) and viva on placement (25%). A presentation detailing the role of the organisation (10%) and critical review of the literature (40%).
Course Aims
The course aims to provide experience of full-time employment in a research environment and experience of carrying out and reporting on extended scientific research.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
■ carry out biological research in a work environment;
■ prepare a detailed scientific report on that research;
■ defend their research and interpretation of data in oral interview;
■ assess and evaluate existing published scientific literature;
■ compose an appropriate review of existing primary literature on the chosen topic;
■ evaluate the role of the placement provider and design and deliver a presentation to present and explain such to an audience of their peers.