PROJ08016 2019 Pharmaceutical Project Part 1

Source, select and critically evaluate the literature on a select topic related to pharmaceutical science. 

Identify appropriate research questions or test hypotheses and design methodologies, for data collection, collation and analysis .

Independently Plan and Manage project activities to deliver a quality project according to agreed deadlines with minimum supervision. 

Interpret data and/or literature findings in relation to a defined research question or a stated research hypothesis 

Communicate the research in both written and oral forms displaying competent scholarly writing and referencing according to standard conventions. 

Independent Learning 

The project module is an independent, self-directed study, reflecting the level 8 stage in the learning programme.  However each student is allocated a project supervisor who will meet regularly with the students for individual tutorials, guidance and review.  Guidance will be timetabled weekly with their tutor in line with department policy.

The Pharmaceutical Project is assessed as 100% Continuous Assessment.

Project Management and Planning : Timely delivery of project milestones, (20%)

Written Dissertation : (60%)

Oral Defense:  (20%)

Repeat CA

1    Source, select and critically evaluate the literature on a topic of interest in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. 

• Preliminary Literature review - fully referenced.

2    Identify appropriate research questions or test hypotheses and design methodologies, for data collection, collation and analysis .

• Project Proposal and Plan including:
  •  a critical evaluation of the most appropriate research method/laboratory techniques.
  • Work breakdown and schedule of activities to meet project goals and objectives.
  • research questions to be addressed in the investigation, and outline methodologies to implement the research strategy.

3    Independently Plan and Manage project activities to deliver a quality project according to agreed deadlines with minimum supervision. 

• Project Schedule, resource requirements and Gannt chart to meet agreed project milestones are agreed between supervisor and student. 

4    Interpret data and/or literature findings in relation to a defined research question or a stated research hypothesis 

• Critical interpretation of data using statistical techniques and or established interpretive frameworks will be encouraged in order to validate interpretations and conclusions drawn.

5    Communicate the research in both written and oral forms displaying competent scholarly writing and referencing according to standard conventions. 

• Mentorship on writing, data representation, editing and referencing is provided on an ongoing basis by academic supervisors.

Outline of Stages in Process:

PART 1 (semester 7)

1. Agreement of project title between supervisor and student.

2. Preliminary Literature survey to support identification of research questions and/or test hypotheses

3. Detailed project proposal with plan of scheduled activities leading to final submission.

PART 2 (semester 8)

4. Completion of data collection elements of project.

5.  Analysis.

6.  Writing, Review and Submission of dissertation.

7. Viva examination by internal /or external examiners.

8. The bound dissertation is double marked by the internal supervisor and another lecturer.