In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake original research with the support of an academic supervisor.
Carrying out research is a great way to prepare for life after university, whether you want a career in research or not. You’ll gain valuable skills like critical analysis, teamwork and communication (both written and verbal) which you can take into a job in almost any sector.
Let’s find out what Tanishka had to say about the module…
What is your favourite module?
My favourite module is Pharmaceutical Research Project in third year. For this module, we’re divided into small groups with a supervisor we chose before the module began.
My research focuses on YTH cells and its targeting to bring a therapeutic drug to the market.
We have a meeting every week for two hours where we discuss the research each student has done throughout the week. It includes practical classes, working on a software called UCSF Chimera and going through the research papers which we must cover before every meeting.
Why I like this module
I chose this module because I like to challenge myself to be a part of the research on drugs that haven’t gotten to the market yet.
The meetings are always fun because you get to discuss your own ideas and listen to what other people have on their mind. Each meeting helps me to learn more about the topic and to push myself to a new level and gain more ideas.
Plus, the supervisor's academic approval is always motivating, pushing me to work even harder. The best part about working in small groups is you get more time to ask your doubts and get personal attention on your work.
Teaching and assessment
In this module, you’ll carry out self-directed study to support your understanding of the research. You’ll then be able to consolidate your own research in the meetings and practical sessions I mentioned before.
The module is assessed by:
- Dissertation
- Practical skills
- Poster presentation and discussion
Through this, you’ll learn how to communicate what you have found both in written format in the dissertation and verbally at the presentation.
