1. On completion of this module you will be able to critically analyse and evaluate the important role of biologists in research, enquiry, endeavour and enterprise within the global context and be able to lead discussion and debate on this topic.
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Enquiry
Analysis
Communication
Application

2. On completion of this module you will be able to use established techniques of enquiry within your discipline to initiate and undertake critical evaluation of current research and arrive at considered judgement on the value of this work including consideration of wider ethical issues.
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Enquiry
Analysis

3. On completion of this module you will be able to disseminate complex ideas, methods and processes through a variety of formats to encourage scientific discussion and debate on the global importance of biological topics, addressing appropriate bioethical concerns.
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Communication

4. On completion of this module you will be able to demonstrate your learning ability, personal qualities and transferable skills necessary for professional level employment, further study or training recognising your own professional development (professional conduct and professional practice) appropriate to the Award. Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Communication
Reflection

1. Essay 50 % 2500 words
2. Seminar 50 % 20 minutes

Essay – LO’s 1, 2, 3, and 4
Students will produce a review article on a chosen current issue (Award/Pathway specific) with a particular focus on the bioethics of the chosen topic.
Seminar – LO’s 1, 2, 3, and 4
Having now developed a clearer identity of the type of biologists they wish to become and of the current advances that are most important to them, students will be host a cross-level short seminar on their own chosen topic

This module builds on, and develops, the themes and learning previously gained at levels 4 and 5. Students at this level will feel confident about their comprehension of the wide ranging roles of biologists and the importance of their work across the globe and across diverse fields. Students at this level will have developed a clearer identity of the type of biologist they are and of the issues that are most important to them. This module will nurture that identity, allowing the student to tailor both assessments to topics that are pertinent to them. This module is designed to hone the skills and qualities that will enhance your prospects, horizons and personal success, leaving you prepared for the expectations of a life science graduate in the world of work.

Students will have the opportunity to attend the cross-level lecture series and will work to identify a topic that is most important to them. Students, will plan, prepare, and deliver a short seminar at the end of the year on their chosen topics and will produce a review article on the same topic. There will be a particular focus on bioethics and this will be evident in both assessment components.

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 allow you tailor both assessments to topics that are pertinent to you. This module is designed to hone the skills and qualities that will enhance your prospects, horizons and personal success, leaving you prepared for the expectations of a life science graduate in the world of work.

You will have the opportunity to attend the cross-level lecture series and will work to identify a topic that is most important to you. You, will plan, prepare, and deliver a short seminar at the end of the year on your chosen topics and will produce a review article on the same topic. There will be a particular focus on bioethics and this will be evident in both assessment components.