We know that everyone learns differently. So, we use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.
For this course, you'll:
- Work with others on group work
- Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops and practical sessions
- Be expected to study independently
- Attend summer schools
Our teaching is delivered and supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your learning wherever you are.
We’ll also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your independent research project.
We know that everyone learns differently. So, we use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.
For this course, you'll:
- Work with others on group work
- Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops and practical sessions
- Be expected to study independently
- Attend summer schools
Our teaching is delivered and supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your learning wherever you are.
We’ll also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your independent research project.
Assessment
There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).
Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.
Assessment is by coursework assignments. Coursework takes various forms including essays, reports, analysis of evidence and role-play, including cross-examination in our mock courtroom.
The practical support modules are assessed by submission of written reports based on experiments carried out.
The independent research project assessment consists of the writing of a project proposal, a manuscript for submission to a journal and a literature review in addition to your laboratory notebook.
There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).
Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.
Assessment is by coursework assignments. Coursework takes various forms including essays, reports, analysis of evidence and role-play, including cross-examination in our mock courtroom.
The practical support modules are assessed by submission of written reports based on experiments carried out.
The independent research project assessment consists of the writing of a project proposal, a manuscript for submission to a journal and a literature review in addition to your laboratory notebook.
Learning support
Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:
- Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
- Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
- Academic writing (including how to reference)
- Research skills
- Critical thinking
- Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)
Additional support
If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.
Feedback
We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do. We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.
We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do. We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.