University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 100

ECTS credits : 50

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Available only to students on the MBiochem, MBiol and MMarBiol degree programmes

Planned timetable: External placement

The module constitutes an independent 7-12 month external research placement hosted by an independent institute/company. The project will be fully supervised at the host institute/company and student performance will be assessed jointly by the immediate supervisor and a member of staff in the School of Biology. During the module students will have the opportunity to practice and learn a range of scientific and generic skills, including an element of independent working, in a working environment outside St Andrews. Ultimately, the module will allow students to gain substantial research experience and work experience thus enhancing their future employability.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): "Approved entry on to the MBiochem, MBiol or MMarBiol degree programmes"

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: External Placement

Module is a placement or study abroad

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

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

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Individual Supervisors across the School of Biology