University of the West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
(Revised November 2002)
Code: USSJGY-30-M Title: Professional Development for Biomedical Sciences
Level: UWE credit rating: ECTS credit rating:
Owning Faculty: Applied Sciences Field:
Valid from: October 2004 Discontinued from:
Learning outcomes:
On successfully completing the module students;
- will have developed the skills and confidence required to operate as a reflective practitioner
- will demonstrate an understanding of the strategic issues which inform biomedical science practice.
- will have developed an enhanced understanding of a range of managerial strategies and techniques and have identified ways of utilising these skills in their own professional capacity
- will have developed a range of presentation skills, and will have presented their work for peer review
- will have developed their supervisory skills and an understanding of the teaching and learning strategies involved in workplace training
Syllabus outline:
The module will cover a combination of core and optional topics, and will be tailored to the particular requirements and preferences of the individual students.
Indicative topics include; personal effectiveness and development, developing as a reflective practioner, supervisory skills, academic QA issues, current government legislation, oral and poster presentation skills, scientific writing, grant proposal writing, writing up your thesis, writing papers for publication, management skills, SOP preparation and review, Quality assurance and management and communicating science to the general public.
Teaching and learning methods:
The module will be delivered using a range of teaching methods. The primary learning forum will be workshops, which will be student centred with tutors acting as facilitators. Students will attend all core workshop sessions. In addition students will be expected to attend research seminars (minimum of four per year). Where appropriate laboratory practicals, computer sessions and visits to specialist centres will be used to support the teaching. Computer assisted learning and distance learning will be important in the delivery of the module. The reflective log will be undertaken through students identifying, and reflecting, upon key elements from the module which impact on their professional practice. The portfolio will also encompass evidence that all core elements have been undertaken. This may take the form of a signed attendance sheet, CPD credits for external seminars or an abstract of their research presentation. Students will acknowledge authorship of the portfolio through signing a front sheet to that effect. The module will be delivered by academic staff within the Faculty Graduate School and experts from CRIGS and other Faculties. External experts will be employed to teach specialised areas.
Reading Strategy
All students will be encouraged to make full use of the print and electronic resources available to them through membership of the University. These include a range of electronic journals and a wide variety of resources available through web sites and information gateways. The University Library’s web pages provide access to subject relevant resources and services, and to the library catalogue. Many resources can be accessed remotely. Students will be presented with opportunities within the curriculum to develop their information retrieval and evaluation skills in order to identify such resources effectively.
This guidance will be available either in the module handbook, via the module information on UWEonline or through any other vehicle deemed appropriate by the module/programme leaders.
Phillips E.M. & Pugh D.S. (2000) How to get a PhD - a handbook for students and their supervisors. 3rd Edition. Open University Press
Cornish W.R. (2000) Intellectual property patents, copyright, trademarks and allied rights. 4th Edition. Sweet & Maxwell, London
Sulston J. (2003) The common thread : a story of science, politics, ethics and the human genome. Corgi, London.
Zindani J. (2002) Health and safety law, a modern guide. EMIS Professional, Welwyn Garden City
Day R.A. (1998) How to write and publish a scientific paper. Cambridge University Press
Gosling P.J. (1999) Scientist's guide to poster presentations. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, London
Relevant journals, periodicals and on-line resources
Assessment
Weighting between components A and B (standard modules only) A: 100% B: %
ATTEMPT 1
First Assessment Opportunity
Component A (controlled) Element weighting
PORT |
Portfolio of evidence and reflective log of experience (max 5000 word equivalent) |
1 |
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes )
Component A
Description of each element Element weighting
PORT |
Portfolio of evidence and reflective log of learning (max 5000 word equivalent) |
1 |
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT Attendance at taught classes .
Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)