60700 Undergraduate Project (Scientific Practice)

This subject is designed to enhance development of students' ability to undertake a professionally-based scientific project. This subject can only be undertaken following prior negotiation on the part of the student with a full-time member of academic staff regarding supervision. Students contribute, in collaboration with their academic and, where relevant, industry supervisor, to the formulation of the project, including planning the work within an appropriate time scale. Students are responsible for appropriate analysis and critical evaluation of the data or information obtained and presentation of their findings in a formal written report.

Students should approach potential supervisors in the first instance. Before enrolment can be approved, the student and supervisor must provide the head of department with a short written project proposal, including assessment criteria and, where the project involves laboratory or field work, a completed risk assessment form. In addition, special permission of the Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) is required.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Summer session, City campus