BI2PEX-Professional Experience

Module Provider: School of Biological Sciences
Number of credits: 120 [60 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Placement opportunity: Maxi placement
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Renee Lee
Email: r.b.y.lee@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

• to gain insight into a programme-related industry and apply the knowledge and skills developed in Part 1 and Part 2 to the benefit of the host organisation


• to further develop the student’s knowledge of experimental design and lab-based practical skills


• to develop and implement the use of transferable and interpersonal skills


• to be aware of the aims and goals of the organisation as a whole and relate the outcomes of the placement department with the aims of the organisation

Aims:

• to gain insight into a programme-related industry and apply the knowledge and skills developed in Part 1 and Part 2 to the benefit of the host organisation


• to further develop the student’s knowledge of experimental design and lab-based practical skills


• to develop and implement the use of transferable and interpersonal skills


• to be aware of the aims and goals of the organisation as a whole and relate the outcomes of the placement department with the aims of the organisation

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate:

• knowledge and awareness of their placement organisation and their contribution


• problem-solving skills


• successful use of IT


• effective team working skills


• efficient communication skills (written and oral)


• application of knowledge and skills acquired during Part 1 and Part 2

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

The nature of the placement will vary widely depending on the host company, but students should integrate into the relevant organisation and become a useful asset.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

One year industrial placement to gain relevant work experience in a related industry.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

This is a PASS/FAIL module.