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Under the supervision of an academic you conduct independent research and produce a thesis in the form of a peer-reviewed manuscript.
This project develops your skills in scientific inquiry and critical analysis, as well as useful generic skills, including time management.
Projects are field-, lab- and/or desk-based, developed on a topic of your interest under the direction of a supervisor.
This skill set will be useful both for future careers and further study in the field of biological science or other careers making use of these generic skills.
Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 5 |
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Term | Full Year | Credit Points | 75 credits (37.5 ECTS credits) |
Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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An independent research project.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
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After submission of the written thesis, students will receive verbal and written formative feedback, with a summary of strengths and weaknesses, along with the mark. Students will also be required to present their research in a viva. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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