Research Project in Neuroscience module (GM53017)

In this module, you will gain a Master’s-level experience of a substantive piece of research in the field of neuroscience. This will cover the research's design, execution, and communication.

Most projects will be laboratory-based. You will be embedded into a research group within the Schools of Medicine or Life Sciences. During this time you will be supervised by an academic member of staff.

There will also be opportunities for non-laboratory learning. These can be data analysis, systematic review / meta-analysis, or questionnaire-based projects.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• show competence in a range of advanced practical skills or research procedures in your chosen area
• perform appropriate analysis of research findings
• communicate research findings both orally and in writing
• evaluate the contribution of your own research to current knowledge and understanding in the field

By the end of the module, you will be able to:

• critically evaluate published research relevant to the project
• work independently and take responsibility for your research
• work within the ethical framework relevant to your project

Assignments / assessment

• supervisor’s assessment of project performance (10%)
• quality of lab book / project notebook (5%)
• poster presentation of research results (5%)
• oral presentation of research results (5%)
• 5,000-6,000-word written project report (75%)
  • This will be in the format of a journal article

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• teaching by the project supervisor and other research staff
• lab-based research and projects
• presentation preparation

Projects will run from April until the end of the course in August.