Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
The Placement course focus on the development of industry-relevant professional and technical skills and competencies. It is designed to meet the needs of the biopharma, bioscience and biotechnology industries, and those of contract research organisations, as the demand for highly skilled graduates in these sectors grows.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The 60-credit placement is carried out over a 3-month period and focuses on the acquisition of the high-quality skills required for an industry-based career. Emphasis is placed on the skills and competencies in life science techniques and approaches that underpin service delivery and R&D developments, including an understanding of industry-standard operating procedures and quality control management. Students will be offered a range of placement opportunities including those based within a University technology service facility or laboratory or, depending on availability, within local SMEs or industry
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 51 | Feedback Weeks | 1 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 49 | Feedback Weeks | 51 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Create | The student will develop and evidence a portfolio of competencies obtained during their placement. |
| Procedural | Apply | The student will gain practical expertise and knowledge of a variety of technologies. |
| Reflection | Create | The student will maintain and complete a reflective log during their work-based placement to chart their skills and knowledge acquisition and their development. |
| Procedural | Apply | The student will further develop their written and oral communication and team working skills. |
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