Honours Research Project

Semester 1

Number of credits: 40

Building on their prior knowledge and skills, students will expand their research experience by participating in a semester long research project based around one chosen area of Life Sciences. Depending on the type of project chosen, students will learn advanced practical techniques and/or enhance their data interpretation skills, analysis of current literature, scientific writing and communication skills. All students will enhance their skills in planning and time management. Four main types of projects are available to students:

A) Individual lab based research – students will carry out research into a current topic allied to and within a research group in the Schools of Life Sciences or Medicine

B) Group lab based research – students will plan and carry out investigations into a current area of research. They will work cooperatively to carry out investigations and produce data but write individual reports.

C) Science communication and/or education – students will prepare materials to communicate current research topics and techniques to a public audience. The project must include a data analysis component.

D) Data analysis project which must include analysis of published and/or unpublished scientific data and will contribute towards the body of knowledge in a specific field.