Example of Equivalent Learning: Understanding of experimental design, research methodology and data analysis and presentation.

The module content is driven by the needs and requirements of the individual projects, and thus is highly diverse and individualised. There is however a core content, which includes the design of scientific investigations, time management and project planning, data collection and analysis, use of appropriate information technology and statistical analysis to guide interpretation of data and the presentation and reporting of research results in different formats. All students are also required to attain ethical approval and appropriate levels of knowledge of safe practice in the laboratory or clinical environment as required by their individual project.

LO1: Derive a project proposal, based on identification and review of relevant literature, consideration of ethical guidelines, experimental design and statistical analysis, and safety considerations
LO2: Develop a programme of independent research, using appropriate investigative techniques and research tools
LO3:Organise and analyse data derived from research in order to test appropriate hypotheses; archive and collate information collected in a way that facilitates data sharing and reproduction of results obtained
LO4:Synthesise results and evaluate them in the context of previously published information; present summary of work as a written report and poster