1. On completion of this module you will be able to identify the diverse roles of Biologists and begin to assess their global importance.
Knowledge and Understanding
Communication

2. On completion of this module you will recognise the interdisciplinary nature of biological science understanding how disciplines work together in research and to solve complex biological problems. Knowledge and Understanding
Communication

3. On completion of this module you will be able to demonstrate your own professional development including elements of professional conduct and professional practice appropriate to the Award. Application
Analysis

4. On completion of this module you will be able to demonstrate an awareness of personal responsibility for your own learning as a professional scientific practitioner.
Reflection

1. The Global Importance of Biology - Essay 50 % 1500
2. Professional Development Portfolio 50%

The Global Importance of Biology - Essay – Los 1, 2, 4
Students will be assessed at the end of the year via an essay entitled ‘The Global importance of Biology’. This will be specifically informed by the cross level lectures and workshops as well as through tutorials.

Professional Development Portfolio – LO’s 3 and 4
The portfolio will be a reflective assimilation of practical, workshop, seminar, lecture, on-line and independent tasks in which students recognise their own professional development under two broad themes – professional conduct and professional practice.

This module will introduce and develop your understanding of professional practice within the life sciences. It will begin to develop your identity as a biologist and help you to recognise your development in the broadest sense. The global importance of biologists and the impacts that biological research, enquiry and endeavour has on our world will be explored. This module is designed to help you acquire the skills and qualities that will enhance your prospects, horizons and personal success and begin to prepare you for the expectations of the world of work.

Key global issue in the life science sector and current advances that are changing (or have the potential to change) the biological landscape will be covered. Students will become aware of the wide ranging roles that biologists play in the world and of their importance. You will examine global issues and current advances through a cross-level lecture series and short cross-level workshops. You will be exposed to topics across a broad biological spectrum helping you to recognise the diversity of biologists and biological applications. This will allow you to further develop your own professional identity as a biologist.

Your own development professional development, both within this module and within other modules taught across level 4, will be discussed allowing you to reflect on your identity as a biologist. Students will create a professional development portfolio that will form the framework of a degree-long biological sciences portfolio. Experiences and development will be discussed under two broad themes - professional conduct and professional practice. The portfolio will support the professional development of the biologist and will move from level to level with the student, providing them with a record of their transferable skills that will be useful post-graduation. A dedicated tutorial programme will offer support and guidance in recognising these developments.

The module will comprise of cross-level and single level seminars, guest lectures, small group tasks, independent tasks, interactive workshops and tutorials.

This module will introduce and develop your understanding of professional practice within the life sciences. It will begin to develop your identity as a biologist and help you to recognise your development in the broadest sense. The global importance of biologists and the impacts that biological research, enquiry and endeavour has on our world will be explored. This module is designed to help you acquire the skills and qualities that will enhance your prospects, horizons and personal success and begin to prepare you for the expectations of the world of work.

Key global issue in the life science sector and current advances that are changing (or have the potential to change) the biological landscape will be covered. Students will become aware of the wide ranging roles that biologists play in the world and of their importance. You will examine global issues and current advances through a cross-level lecture series and short cross-level workshops. You will be exposed to topics across a broad biological spectrum helping you to recognise the diversity of biologists and biological applications. This will allow you to further develop your own professional identity as a biologist.

Your own development professional development, both within this module and within other modules taught across level 4, will be discussed allowing you to reflect on your identity as a biologist. Students will create a professional development portfolio that will form the framework of a degree-long biological sciences portfolio. Experiences and development will be discussed under two broad themes – professional conduct and professional practice. The portfolio will support the professional development of the biologist and will move from level to level with the student, providing them with a record of their transferable skills that will be useful post-graduation. A dedicated tutorial programme will offer support and guidance in recognising these developments.