Program Overview

MRes Biosciences Research Skills (BIOS0010)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences
• Teaching department: Division of Biosciences
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: Compulsory for students on the MRes Biosciences. Can be taken as an option by students on the MRes Brain Sciences.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The aim of this module is to provide students with the basic transferable skills for planning, executing, and disseminating scientific research, with a particular focus on the effective communication of science using written, oral, and visual methods. The module also incorporates training in scientific integrity, career planning, and obtaining research funding, with the aim of establishing a foundation that will support students as they progress in research careers in academia and beyond.

The course consists of seminars, workshops, and discussion sessions with assessed components focused on communication of the students' research projects to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Term 3
• Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework (2 assessments)
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 43
• Module leader: Professor Matthew Gold

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.