University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 1 week in summer vacation just prior to Orientation week

An introductory residential module to Honours study for students studying Cell Biology, Neuroscience and Biology degrees held at the Burn between the resit diet and the start of semester 1. This module introduces students to the skill of critically analysing scientific literature and the methodology behind preparing research proposals. Students will work in groups to develop a grant proposal and present their ideas to a mock research grant panel. In response to detailed feedback students can improve their skills and finally submit an extended referees report on a real grant proposal.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass 4 modules from {BL2300, BL2301, BL2302, BL2303, BL2304, BL2305, BL2306, BL2307, BL2308, BL2309, BL2310}

Co-requisite(s): You must also take 1 module from any levels matching bl3

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take BL3000 or take BL3322

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 5-day residential course, 8-hours per day

Scheduled learning hours: 40

Guided independent study hours: 60

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 5%
Coursework: 95%

Re-assessment: Resubmission of failed item(s) of coursework

Personnel