Dissertation

Cod y Modiwl: BRM3560
Teitl y Modiwl: Dissertation
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 3
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Justin Pachebat
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Debbie Nash; Dr Gordon Allison; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Sarah Dalesman; Dr Daniel Mills; Dr Ifat Shah; Dr Justin Pachebat; Dr Neil Mcewan

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Dissertation: 8500 Words	100%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Re-submission: 8500 Words	100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Efficiently undertake an in-depth literature review.
Plan and perform experiments using appropriate research methods.
Work to a planned timetable.
Evaluate and present results effectively; summarise and discuss the results in the context of the chosen subject area.
Produce a learned report of the investigation in the form of a research article in the style of a relevant journal.

Disgrifiad cryno

The dissertation will normally be experimental in nature, investigating a subject of the student's choice and subject to a supervisor's approval. The normal guidelines/regulations on M.Sc. Dissertation as outlined in the University Calendar will stand.

Cynnwys

The aims of the module are:
To provide the students with the opportunity for an in-depth investigation of an appropriate topic. It is intended that the skills and discipline required to write a scholarly paper on a specified subject will be developed to an advanced level. The module will provide the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of the discipline.

It will achieve this by considering the following areas:
- Introductory session detailing the requirements of a dissertation
- Tutorials to give guidance and arrange appropriate dissertation research work, culminating in the production of a research proposal (submitted and marked as an assignment in BRM6420 Research Methods in the Biosciences).
- A period of approximately 3 months experimental work/data gathering under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor
- Writing up and submission of a research article in the style of a relevant journal, in accordance with University guidelines and under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will be expected to develop advanced communication skills, in particular written communication, through the presentation of a research thesis in an appropriate academic style and in accordance with University guidelines
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	It is intended that the techniques and skills developed during this module will have a direct application to student’s future careers. Vocational skills, both within their subject specialism and more general transferable skills, will be developed to a high level.
Datrys Problemau	Students are required to design and implement an investigational protocol in order to address a specific research question
Gwaith Tim	Students may have the opportunity for developing their team skills if their dissertation work requires them to work within a research team. However the emphasis in this module is on independent research.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students need to demonstrate good organizational skills in order to carry out their research work and ultimately produce a thesis in a timely and effective manner.
Rhifedd	Collation, manipulation and analysis of data may be an integral part of the research conducted and the thesis presented.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	In depth technical knowledge of the dissertation subject area
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students are required to critically evaluate previous research work during the production of a Literature review and then collect, analyse and interpret their own research data.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be required to source information from a variety of scientific publication data bases and where appropriate use software statistical packages to analysis their results.

Nodau

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