WORKING OUT: PLACEMENT & CAREER SKILLS

WORKING OUT: PLACEMENT & CAREER SKILLS
Course Code
BT 3006
Credit Points
5
Course Coordinator
Dr A Carrington

Pre-requisites

Only available to Programme Year 3 students taking one of the School of Medical Sciences' Degree Programmes

Overview

Lectures and workshops delivered weekly by coordinator and Careers Service staff covering all aspects of career planning and job applications. Talks from external sources from a broad range of employer backgrounds.

Prerequisite for and recommended only for those interested in undertaking a one-year industrial placement.

Structure

1 one hour lecture per week and tutorials as required.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous Assessment (100%) - 1 application form (60%); 1 covering letter (40%).

Resit: Resubmission of continuous assessment.

Formative Assessment

Students must prepare an up-to-date CV and are given feedback on all applications submitted as required.

Feedback

All written work is marked with written comments. Oral feedback is given on all work when required or deemed necessary.