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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


PA30055: Research project in Pharmacology (B)

Click here for further information Credits: 18
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 60%, OT 40%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The aim of this unit is to allow the student to undertake a laboratory based research project, and to develop practical research skills, including critical and presentational skills within a small group.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the unit the student will be able to:
1. demonstrate an ability to work as part of a small team;
2. generate original data;
3. to analyse that data appropriately and to present the data and conclusions in written form.

Skills:
Study skills, handling information, working with others (T/F/A)
Written communication skills (T/F/A)
Cognitive skills (T/F/A).

Content:
Small groups of students will be offered a choice of research project from a wide range of topics in pharmacology. The individual written reports will take the form of a research grant proposal, using a form based on that provided by the Wellcome Trust.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

PA30055 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
  • USPA-AFB02 : BSc (hons) Pharmacology (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USPA-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Pharmacology (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.