Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE MLS4200

 
TITLE Dissertation

 
UM LEVEL 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course

 
MQF LEVEL 6

 
ECTS CREDITS 10

 
DEPARTMENT Applied Biomedical Science

 
DESCRIPTION A laboratory-based research project on an approved subject related to Medical Laboratory Science.

The aim of this research project is to enable the student to focus on an area of professional interest and examine this selected area in depth.

The objectives of the research project are to allow the student to:

- formulate a hypothesis and design an experimental protocol to test it.
- learn data processing and how to use adequate statistical methods to handle the data
- learn how to apply good laboratory practice

The research project is a component of the synoptic examination and a pass grade is required for successful completion of the course.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Project

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Dissertation SEM2 Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S

 

 
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