Research Project International (pharmaceutical science)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR3029 | Pharmacy | 3 | 60 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PHAR3029
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module provides:
An opportunity to undertake an original research study.
First-hand research experience and insights into scientific methodology, through the undertaking of a review of published work and experimental and/or computer-based work to investigate a selected topic.
The opportunity to use state-of-the-art instrumentation available in the School of Pharmacy.
The opportunity to carry out research at a collaborating overseas university or research institution.
Target Students
MSci Hons Pharmaceutical Science (with year in industry) and BSc Hons Pharmaceutical Sciences. Year 3
Assessment
- 10% Practical: Assessment of practical work by supervisor(s)
- 70% Report: Dissertation
- 20% Presentation 1: Poster presentation
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to enable students to experience contemporary research methods by engaging them to design a research programme and perform experiments, surveys, or other research activities aimed at solving a specific problem related to pharmaceutical science. The practical component of the project will provide an opportunity for the student to carry out scientific research, and to relate the outcomes to scientific concepts and knowledge of the field. Students will collect, analyse and interpret data, read and collate previous results relevant to their problem, presenting their research as a clear and concise report.The module will commence with taught sessions to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and key skills in research and statistical processes such as:literature retrieval and creation and management of a bibliographyscientific writing including the presentation of research datastudy methods and study design including formulating and testing hypothesesevidence-based medicinehuman and animal research ethicsqualitative researchcritical analysis of a scientific paperacademic integrity and plagiarismstatistical analysis of research dataThe form of project may vary and it will typically be based on laboratory work. The module content is defined solely by the scope of the allocated project and the time for completion of the module. Academic supervisors will provide the topic of study and guidance on the project, and students will be expected to plan their own work and develop the theme of the dissertation in their own way, within the limits set by the supervisor.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and understanding
Demonstrate and critically evaluate advanced scholarship in an area of pharmaceutical science
B. Intellectual skills
Critically appraise, analyse and summarise information, in particular in the context of pharmaceutical science
Undertake independent, reflective and self-directed learning in any area related to pharmaceutical science
Understand principles of experimental and research methodology in order to address questions and problems related to pharmaceutical science
Critically examine scientific data in areas related to pharmaceutical science.
C. Professional/practical skills
Undertake effective information exchange with professionals in the pharmaceutical industry and academia
Undertake practical experimental work using appropriate materials, operating procedures and instruments
Undertake numerical tasks and carry out quantitative analysis relevant to pharmaceutical science
Apply and report scientific knowledge in an ethical manner
D. Transferable/key skills
Critically use information resources, including library and electronic sources
Work effectively as an individual or as part of a team
Communicate effectively in a variety of forms, including written, verbal and visual
Consolidate evidence from a range of sources in order to solve scientific and business problems.