Professional Skills 2 - SIB2501

Assessment 1: Other

Formative laboratory training (Standard Operating Procedures and auditing).

Other

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Presentation

Presentation

Assessment 4: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

Assessment 3: Written Assignment

This module further develops professional skills including writing, presentations, using statistical analysis and other elements relevant to the final year research projects in Biomedical Science. Teamwork skills are promoted in a group presentation in one term. In the other term, the students have an opportunity to research a biomedical science topic in depth and building on the skills learned in year one to write a report on the topic. 
Personal tutorial meetings promote employability skills including further development of the CV and Personal Development Planning as well as a continuation of enterprise and employability skills through the tutorial programme. Research ethics and health and safety aspects are also considered in preparation for final year research (capstone) project.

School of Applied Sciences

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SIB2501 - Professional Skills 2

Professional Skills 2

have developed or understood of the importance of ethics in biological/biomedical research and the Ethics Panel and Committee procedures with respect to research projects.

be able to explain the procedures and report on the data analysis performed, including interpretation and significance of the results.

have knowledge of the various career pathways in Biomedical Science and the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio (delivered by qualified Biomedical Scientists).

be able to prepare and deliver a presentation to a standard suitable for a scientific meeting; be prepared to explain the significance of the science to a non-scientist and non-specialist.

be able to complete COSHH and ethics assessments.

have developed or understood accuracy and attention to detail.

have developed or understood Health and safety requirements and COSHH assessment in preparation for final year research projects.

have developed or understood principles and approaches in data analysis, including statistical insights into data.


have knowledge of laboratory standards, quality control, audits and Standard Operating Procedures. 

be able to extract the salient points from an original research paper.

be able to develop their team working skills and appreciate the advantages and difficulties of teamwork.

be able to carry out a Standard Operating Procedure.

be able to carry out an audit on a Standard Operating Procedure (peer assessment).

be able to interrogate the scientific literature, critically assess it, appreciating the limitations of the science and compile a review, using accurate citations and understanding how to avoid plagiarism.

have developed or understood the role of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

have developed or understood how the CV and PDP guide career outlook and options.

be able to use the library effectively (including accessing digital information).