The Research Dissertation Project module is the compulsory final year research project for students on the following programmes:

• BSc/MSci Biological Sciences
• BSc/MSci Environmental Science
• BSc/MSci Biomedical Science
• BSc/MSci Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science
• BSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation

This module can also be taken as part of Biomedical Science module top-up for IBMS/HCPC accreditation.

This level 6 project module aims to develop skills and knowledge in contemporary scientific research.

On successful completion of this module, you will achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Independently investigate a scientific problem and develop an evolving strategy which has the potential to gain further understanding within their field of research.
• Demonstrate skills in the critical evaluation and synthesis of the scientific research literature.
• Critically evaluate findings and or results as unique contributions in the context of previous relevant research.
• Communicate research to peer and lay audiences in both written and oral formats.
• Evidence project ownership and management skills e.g. planning, organisation, engagement with research governance and effort and initiative.
  

Careers / Further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team using the enquiry form below.

This module can contribute towards:

• BSc/MSci Biological Sciences
• BSc/MSci Environmental Science
• BSc/MSci Biomedical Science
• BSc/MSci Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science
• BSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation

Content

This is a research project module and does not have a formal syllabus. You will undertake independent research under the guidance of an academic member of staff.

Learning and Teaching

Supervision is tailored to the individual needs of the project and the project student. Contact time may take several forms which are appropriate to the individual project. This will include project progress meetings and may include induction sessions or training e.g. on the use of instrumentation or specialist software.

You will be provided with project specific support on writing systematic reviews, experimental design and statistical methods. There is additional support around assessments and academic writing provided by the module leader.

Structure

The module runs from late September until the end of semester 2 and all data collection has to be done in semester one. If you carry out an experimental project this will be campus-based for the first semester. If your project is desk based or dissertation style, there may be the option to complete this remotely depending on the specifics of the project.

You will have a module introduction scheduled in the first week. Once you have accepted your place on the module, please get in touch with the module lead to discuss your project idea and be assigned a supervisor.

Assessment

Poster presentation and a 30 minute oral defence of the poster, assessed by the supervisor.

A 5,000 word research journal paper.