Specialist Research Skills for scientists

Module Identifier
PGM2010
Module Title
Specialist Research Skills for scientists
Academic Year
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2 Taught over 2 semesters
Co-ordinator
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Other Staff
Professor Reyer Zwiggelaar

Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment details

Assessment length

Proportion
Semester Assessment Various: - depending on choice of programme 100%
Supplementary Assessment Various: - resubmission of failed components 100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate skills relevant to their specific research topic
  2. Have a better understanding of the appropriate subject specific research training aspects.

Brief description

The research students will be directed to discipline-specific training relevant to their studies. Due to the diverse nature of the scientific research being undertaken within the University, for example experimental, numerical and theoretical, a range of introductory sessions are planned and students should choose those most relevant to their work.

Aims

This module aims to give PhD students a broad knowledge of a range of subject specific skills that they can apply in a variety of research interests. In particular, it will develop the ability of students to undertake independent research projects.

Content

The research students will be directed to discipline-specific training relevant to their studies. Due to the diverse nature of the scientific research being undertaken within the University, for example experimental, numerical and theoretical, a range of introductory sessions are planned and students should choose those most relevant to their work.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7