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Miniprojects
Miniprojects, which run at the end of the Summer Term in Years 1 and 2, give from week 5 to 7 in both semesters, give you the chance to put your research methods training into practice by conducting your own research. Working in small groups, you you choose to investigate one of a of a range of topics and are guided through the process of forming and specifying clear testable hypotheses, designing experiments to test them, gaining ethical approval, gathering data and performing statistical analyses using the research skills you skills you have learned. Finally, you share your you share your findings with staff and fellow students through oral presentations, a video or a conference-style poster. Miniprojects help prepare you for your final year project and develop and develop your team work, communication and problem solving skills. Testing new ideas through careful observation and experiment is what science is all about; it is a creative process and lots of fun!
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Literature Survey
The literature survey (compulsory for Year 3 MSci students; optional for Year 3 BSc students) requires requires researching, explaining and critically discussing a clearly defined area of study of your choice under the supervision of a member of staff.
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