Skills for Research Bioscientists (869C2)
Skills for Research Bioscientists
Module 869C2
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module is designed to enhance the transferable skills of the students to better prepare them for both later parts of their course and future careers. It will cover specific lab-related skills such as data analysis and statistics, other important academic skills such as scientific writing, figure production and communication as well as more career-orientated skills such as writing personal statements and producing CV's and online profiles.
Module learning outcomes
Confidently use statistical tools when presenting numerical data.
Produce figures of the standard required for journal publication.
Effectively use a variety of communication devices to promote themselves and their work.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Media | T1 Week 6 | 15.00% |
| Essay | T1 Week 8 | 60.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 11 | 25.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Online Seminar | 3 hours | 00001000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00100100000 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000001000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11110111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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