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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


PA40130: Research project in Pharmacology (M)

Click here for further information Credits: 18
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
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.

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.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

PA40130 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
  • USPA-AKM02 : MPharmacology (hons) (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4

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