Essential and Transferable Research Skills
CATS
15
Duration
30 weeks
Teaching methods
You will learn through a mix of lectures, problem sets, group work and laboratory sessions
Assessment
Journal club presentation (60%), Lay audience research article (40%)
Essential and Transferable Research Skills
This module aims to equip students with advanced research and professional transferable skills essential for success in the biomedical sciences and to enhance future employability across academic, clinical, and industrial settings. Students will develop analytical and critical thinking abilities through engagement with core topics such as data analysis and presentation, scientific communication (oral and written), and research ethics. The module also places emphasis on the principles of research integrity, good professional practice, and leadership within a biomedical laboratory context.