Life Sciences Masters Research Proposal (100C9)
Life Sciences Masters Research Proposal
Module 100C9
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module will require students to use primary literature to study the background to a biological problem in the fields of genetic manipulation and/or cell biology. They will then devise an experimental strategy by which this problem can be studied giving details of techniques and resources that will be used to address the problem.
Module learning outcomes
Use primary literature and unpublished data to synthesise hypotheses.
Be able to devise and experimental strategy with appropriate controls, to provide data suitable for publication in a peer reviewed journal.
Appreciate the specific resources required to deliver a complex experimental strategy.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 7 | 100.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10000000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Ruth Staras
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Prof Neil Crickmore
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Dr Owen Wells
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