Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
PA40130 Research project in Pharmacology (M) |
| Credits: 18 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 60%, OT 40% |
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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.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the unit the student will be able to: 1. demonstrate an ability to generate original data; 2. critically analyse that data; 3. present the data and conclusions in the format of a research grant application; 4. defend their original work in an oral examination. Skills: Study skills, handling information, working with others (T/F/A) Written communication skills (T/F/A) Cognitive skills (T/F/A). Content: Students will be offered a choice of research project from a wide range of topics in pharmacology. The written report will take the form of a research grant proposal, using a form based on that provided by the Wellcome Trust. |