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PA30055: Research project in Pharmacology (B)

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 18
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 60%, OT 40%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content 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.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme 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

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.