To provide individual experience in the planning, design and execution of a research project in a Biomedical Sciences related topic, that may be based on laboratory work, field work, or the use of comparative information and databases (CID).
A. Set and achieve research goals while understanding project background, theory, and methodologies. B. Acquire and apply technical skills, generate reliable data, and maintain comprehensive records. C. Analyze data critically, plan subsequent investigations, and respond positively to feedback. D. Write a clear report and present findings coherently. E. Design and deliver a structured oral presentation and respond professionally to questions.
A list of project areas related to Biomedical Sciences proposed by members of staff is distributed in August and students may consult the supervisors of projects that interest them. In addition, students may suggest project ideas for themselves. Students submit their ranked choice of project areas and projects are allocated on the basis of this choice. Students are notified of the project allocated at the beginning of term. Skills imparted through lecture, practical, and Key Skills are developed further in the project. This is done through close and regular contact with supervisors (with formal progress meetings being recorded) and relevant research staff and augmented by personal experience in the laboratory, or elsewhere. It is expected that 2 to 2.5 days a week should be spent on the project during Semesters 1 and 2 and the supervisor is consulted regularly.