BMS402   Laboratory Research Project   (60 credits)

Description

The module aims to provide students with experience of laboratory research and develop their practical and organisational skills required for a career in science. Students undertake a project which reflects the research activities in the Department. Projects will run in the laboratories of the research groups and although students will have contact with various staff, each student will have an identified member of staff as their project supervisor. Students will gain experience of experimental design and execution and in the collation, interpretation and presentation of data. Assessment of the project will be based on; a written report, performance in the laboratory including keep a lab book, and delivery and defence of an individual poster presentation.

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