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PHA-30035 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

PHA-30035 - Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Project
Coordinator: Gianpiero Di Leva Tel: +44 1782 671651
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module will allow students to apply and develop the core knowledge and key skills gained throughout the programme at all levels to an extended research project, and to develop practical research and critical evaluation skills that are used routinely by professional scientists.
Students will apply their skills in choosing an appropriate research methodology and techniques, gaining ethical approval for their work where necessary, and will carry out all aspects of data acquisition and collation associated with their chosen research project. The analysis and critical evaluation of the significance of the results obtained during the project will be presented within a full report of the project outcomes and also in a presentation that will be assessed, in part, by their peers, reflecting professional practice.

Aims
This module aims to apply and develop students knowledge and key skills gained throughout the course at all levels to an extended research project, and to develop practical research, critical evaluation and reporting skills that are used routinely by professional scientists.

Intended Learning Outcomes

use research techniques and self-management skills in order to plan a programme of research at a professional level: 1,2
critically evaluate current research and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge at the forefront of the project area: 1,2
select and develop a research strategy appropriate to the chosen research area: 1,2
accurately undertake data acquisition in the chosen project area: 1,2
show self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems: 1,2
produce a document detailing the research carried out and a critical appraisal of the findings, and any conclusions drawn and recommendations or hypotheses made as a consequence: 1,2
communicate progress reports and conclusions on the work carried out to specialist audiences: 1,2

Study hours

Research work, including supervisor contact or contact with another appropriate member of staff: 100 hours
Guided private study and report preparation: 200 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Research Report weighted 65%
Research Report
6000-word report containing a detailed literature review, and an account of the work undertaken and results generated during students' individual research into an area of Cell and Tissue Engineering of their choice. In course assessments will make up 10% of this component. There will be two small engagement tasks of equal weighting (5%); one of these being a project activity journal.

2: Presentation weighted 35%
Presentation covering research undertaken during the project
Students will deliver a presentation (3 minutes plus 5 minutes questions) in a session with other students and academics. The presentation will cover the work undertaken and results generated during the student's individual research into an area of Cell and Tissue Engineering of their choice. Students are required to contribute towards the questioning of their peers in this presentation session.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024