Biomedical Science Final Year Research Project I
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE3133 | Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- LIFE3133
- School
- Biomedical Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This is part 1 of a research project module. It will provide students exposure to contemporary research methods by allowing students to design and plan for their data gathering. Students will be offered a research project on a topic related to the interests of a member of the academic staff and with supervision at least an hour per week. They will start by carrying out a thorough literature search to help them prepare a research proposal and present their research methodology in a short and concise manner. Once they have completed their risk assessments for their project, they will be able to initiate some preliminary experiments, submission of ethical application, preparation of pilot survey.
Target Students
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
- One 4-hour seminar
- Two 3-hour practicums each week for 8 weeks
- Two 3-hour lectures each week for 5 weeks
- One 2-hour computing each week for 3 weeks
Assessment
- 65% Coursework 1: Autumn semester - research proposal
- 35% Presentation 1: Autumn semester - 3 minutes Pitch
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
By the end of this module, students should be able to:a) Develop a clear project planb) Critically review the project plan at an appropriate point and modify the plan if appropriatec) Read, consolidate and contextualize information from scientific journals or reference material.d) Confidently and correctly use library resources, both in the paper and electronic media.e) Search the available scientific literature or databases for useful and relevant information.f) Carry out critical analysis and evaluation of published scientific literature.g) Contribute to the design of data gathering-and-analysis, based in laboratories or elsewhere.h) Develop strong problem-solving skills.i) Develop high quality generic communication and time management skills.j) Present their research proposal in a short concise manner in a 3-minute pitch and write a research proposal.Learning Outcomes
MLO1: Explain ideas and findings to a broad audience related to their research, innovation and creativity in specialized areas.
MLO2: Evaluate comprehensively the theoretical and technical knowledge in specialised field, or of a multidisciplinary nature related to the field of study.
MLO3: Display effective delivery of ideas in a well-structured manner in written and oral presentation
MLO4: Organise a broad range of information, media and technology applications to support study and/or work.
MLO5: Create a proposal and pitch their ideas
Conveners
- Prof Ting Kang Nee