Research Project MSc Genomic Medicine

BIOL67980 Research Project MSc Genomic Medicine 60 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Mayada Tassabehji Unit coordinator School of Biological Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 30.0 The 60 credit research project will normally only be an option for full-time students due to the time commitment required. Part-time students will normally do the 30 credit literature review, in which case two additional optional 15 credit modules must be undertaken to fulfil the requirements of 180 credits for a Masters degree. In exceptional circumstances a part-time students may be allowed to undertake the 60 credit research project if it is discussed and agreed with a Programme Director or the module lead. The 60 credit research project will normally only be an option for full-time students due to the time commitment required. Part-time students will normally do the 30 credit literature review, in which case two additional optional 15 credit modules must be undertaken to fulfil the requirements of 180 credits for a Masters degree. In exceptional circumstances a part-time students may be allowed to undertake the 60 credit research project if it is discussed and agreed with a Programme Director or the module lead. <div>The aim of this module is for students to build on their previous knowledge, skills and  experience of undertaking research by undertaking a medical genomics research project  that shows originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical  understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create  and interpret knowledge in a specialism of healthcare science. Research projects should  be designed to take into account the research training required by individual students and  the needs of the department in which the research is to be conducted. The research  dissertation should be presented in the form of a scientific report to be considered for  publication in a scientific journal, i.e. use of sub-headings, tables, figures, references, etc.  This can be based on a workplace project or the Genomics England dataset.Content Description  Students will use both the theoretical knowledge they will acquire throughout the taught  part of the course and the analytical skills they will develop in order to tackle a research  question by themselves. Undertaking of the research project will involve formulating the  question, acquiring and analysing the data and finally present and discuss results. The   project could be carried out in the hosting NHS laboratory, research department and  industry under joint supervision i.e. tutors from both the hosting department and the  programme. Research projects should be presented in the format of a paper for  publication (additional figures and tables can be presented as supplementary material).   </div> 1. Design, plan and undertake a research project to test a hypothesis from conception to completion/archiving in accordance with ethical and research governance regulations  drawing on expert advice where necessary and involving patients and service users  2. Analyse the data using appropriate methods and statistical techniques, and interpret,  critically discuss and draw conclusions from the data  3. Prepare a written report that describes and critically evaluates the research project,  clearly identifying the strengths and weaknesses  4. Present a summary of the research project and outcome that conforms to the format  of a typical scientific presentation at a national or international scientific meeting,  responding to questions appropriately  5. Prepare and present a summary of the research project to specialist, non-specialist  and lay audiences seeking feedback on the presentation(s) and critically reflecting on  the experience and feedback.    <ol> <li> Justify the rationale for research governance and ethical frameworks when undertaking research or innovation in the NHS</li> <li> Identify a research question and critically evaluate the novelty and importance of the research question</li> </ol> <ol> <li> Develop appropriate laboratory skills relevant to the research project and course</li> <li> Understand statistical analysis methodology</li> </ol> 4 Dissertation 85% 8 Practical skills assessment 15% Formative and Summative feedback given MSc Genomic Medicine FT MSc Genomic Medicine FT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Genomic Medicine FT MSc Genomic Medicine FT (HEE) PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Genomic Medicine PT MSc Genomic Medicine PT PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Genomic Medicine PT MSc Genomic Medicine PT (HEE) PGDT Taught Component Optional N 0 0 600