University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Students must be enrolled in one of the Biology MSc degree programmes

Planned timetable: To be arranged

The research project forms an important part of the MSc degree. It involves the study of a defined problem within the field of the relevant MSc degree programme. Students will be required to collate and analyse data and discuss their results in the light of existing literature. In some cases, projects might also involve the design of experiments, the gathering of data and/or collaboration with external data providers. Each student will be paired with designated member(s) of staff who will supervise and provide guidance for the duration of the research project. Students will be tasked with developing a research proposal on their project topic early on during their degree programme. Each project will then be written up in the form of a thesis for submission during the summer and presented as a poster during the end of year MSc student conference.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: To be arranged.

Scheduled learning hours: 28

Guided independent study hours: 552

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: No Re-Assessment Available

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M Johnson
Module teaching staff: Dr M Johnson
Module coordinator email markjohnson@st-andrews.ac.uk