MSc Medical Microbiology

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Microbiology Research

Course unit fact file
Unit code MEDN68680
Credit rating 60
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Full year
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

This is a flexible course unit that facilitates learning of the principels of research skills, combined with conducting and reporting of empirical research in a format that suits a student's career pathway.

Option 1
Laboratory-based empirical research (60 credits)

Option 2
Non-laboratory research project in one of the following formats (60 credits):

  • Empirical study
  • Analysis of existing data
  • Qualitative study
  • Systematic review
  • Extended literature review

Option 3
Research skills in practice with Microbiology Research (30 + 30 credits):

Students will first undertake 30 credits of the Research Skills in Practice online course unit.  Each student will then complete a short research project, which may be laboratory-based, presented as a report, a short narrative review, or a short scientific literature review.

Aims

The unit aims to:

  • provide students with a unique experience of designing, conducting and reporting an independent, orginal research project
  • develop the student's ability to critically appraise published research, formulate and work with a relevant research question, understand and apply appropriate research and data-analysis methodologies
  • refine scientific writing and presentation skills

Assessment methods

Mulitple formats: dissertation, written assignment or report

Feedback methods

Feedback on assignments will be given in accordance with Unviersity guidelines

Study hours

Independent study hours
Independent study 600

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Jenny Herbert Unit coordinator
Stavros Panagiotou Unit coordinator

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