The primary aim of this module is to provide students with direct experience of industries relevant to Biomedical and Molecular Diagnostics and provide an opportunity for students to apply their theoretical knowledge in an authentic workplace setting.The primary aim of this module is to provide students with direct experience of industries relevant to Biomedical and Molecular Diagnostics and provide an opportunity for students to apply their theoretical knowledge in an authentic workplace setting.
*Curricular information is subject to change
Part A (Semester 1)
- Introduction to professional placements -including the process of finding a suitable placement, preparing a professional CV and Cover Letter
- Preparing for internship and placement interviews - making an application for internship and placement opportunities, developing good interview skills and interview preparation techniques
Part B (Semester 2)
- Developing professional conduct in the workplace (including meeting skills, record keeping, time management, prioritisation)
- Introduction to the basis of reflective practice (theoretical underpinnings, frameworks for reflective practice, e.g., Atkins and Murphy’s model, Gibb’s reflective cycle)
- Professional placement in a relevant industrial, research or commercial facility
- Placement Presentation and consolidation of placement
Lectures and Workshops (11h), online resources (6h), professional placement (up to 560h) and other self-directed learning (100h)
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