A placement will normally be a 9-12 month internship with a commercial, public sector or charity organisation which provides opportunities for the student to develop graduate level employability skills. Choice of placement by the student will be guided and facilitated at UoK with the learning outcomes listed above in mind. It is requested by UoK that the student be closely guided in work (usually with a named supervisor). The specific type of work undertaken may vary significantly from placement to placement. The work may have a scientific or non-scientific focus. Indicative examples are marketing and sales, manufacturing, business and management.
Students will spend between 9-12 months working at the organisation hosting their placement.
Module is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis made up of the following elements of assessment:
Supervisor performance (30%)
Written report – max 6000 words (50%)
Oral presentation – 10-15 minutes (20%)
Papers, reports, technical etc. literature relevant to the work placement and associated project(s).
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate an awareness of the application of, and ability to apply, knowledge and skills gained during a biosciences degree in the workplace.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Perform independent work under supervision, which enhances generic graduate level employability skills
Develop ability to record, analyse, interpret and communicate information in various formats in accordance with the norms of the business.
Make informed and effective use of available resources (e.g. information technology, library) in acquiring, analysing, managing and presenting data, information and knowledge necessary for the planning and execution of work/study activities.
Understand the notion of professional ethics and responsibilities.
Understand the role of the individual within an organisation.
Appreciate and evaluate both individual and teamwork contributions to work place activities and projects through work experience.
Work effectively independently and within a team, developing planning, organisational, time management, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Exploit feedback from peers, supervisors and colleagues to enhance any or all aspects of performance.
Demonstrate an awareness of career opportunities for bioscience graduates, and an appreciation of the wider application of degree studies, and hence be in a position to make better informed judgments about career plans and the role of further post-graduate training.
The programmes of study to which the module contributes to:
Biochemistry with a Professional Year
Biomedical Science with a Professional Year
Biology with a Professional Year
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