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BI2PEX: Professional Experience
Module code: BI2PEX
Module provider: School of Biological Sciences
Credits: 120
Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)
When you'll be taught: Full year
Module convenor: Dr Renee Lee, email: r.b.y.lee@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: Maxi placement
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: No
Talis reading list: No
Last updated: 22 April 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
This module will provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience in a professional setting that is relevant to your field of study. You will be able to apply theoretical knowledge gained throughout your academic studies to practical situations, fostering the development of essential skills, competencies and professional attributes.
Throughout the duration of the placement, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to projects, tasks, and initiatives (where applicable) under the guidance and mentorship of experienced professionals within your chosen industry. By actively participating in day-to-day operations, you will gain first-hand insight into industry practices, trends, and challenges, thus enhancing your understanding of the field and refining your problem-solving abilities. By engaging in the responsibilities of your chosen role, you are empowered to develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to excel in your chosen career path(s), thereby improving your employment prospect in an increasingly competitive recruitment marketplace.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Gain practical exposure to the professional environment relevant to their field of study
- Apply theoretical knowledge gained from academic studies to real-world scenarios
- Demonstrate their skills, competencies and professionalism in a workplace
- Reflect on their personal development and growth throughout the placement
Module content
The nature of the placement will vary depending on the host organisation, but it is expected that you will integrate into the organisation and make a useful contribution to the work of the team.
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
Students will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure briefing prior to the start of their placement year. The session will prepare the students for their placement year and cover the essentials, ranging from work etiquette, well-being to the assignment guidelines. Students will subsequently undertake a year-long placement (9-12 working months), giving them the opportunity to gain work experience in an industry that is relevant to their programme of study. Students will receive support from the host organisation and the School Director of Placements and Employability whilst they are on placement. There will be a mandatory mid-point review (visit) by a member of staff during the placement year. This will usually happen halfway through the year and allow the school to catch-up with the students and their line managers to ensure that everything is going smoothly and that the students are making good progress. Students are required to submit a placement report detailing their placement upon their return to the university. This will be followed by a short oral presentation to prospective placement students.聽
Study hours
聽Scheduled teaching and learning activities | 聽Semester 1 | 聽Semester 2 | 听厂耻尘尘别谤 |
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Lectures | |||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | |||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | |||
聽Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities | 聽Semester 1 | 聽Semester 2 | 听厂耻尘尘别谤 |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
聽Placement and study abroad | 聽Semester 1 | 聽Semester 2 | 听厂耻尘尘别谤 |
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Placement | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Study abroad | |||
聽Independent study hours | 聽Semester 1 | 聽Semester 2 | 听厂耻尘尘别谤 |
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Independent study hours |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
This module is marked on a pass/fail basis. Students must pass each item of assessment to pass the module.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Set exercise | Placement report | 50 | 4,000 words | Part 3, Semester 1, Teaching Week 2 | Marked as Pass/Fail |
Oral assessment | Oral presentation | 50 | 15 minutes | Part 3, Semester 1, Teaching Week 5 | Marked as Pass/Fail |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
Students will be expected to undertake and complete any placement-provider specific requirements for formative assessments, such as performance reviews and/or oral presentations.
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Set exercise | Placement report | 50 | 4,000 words | During the University resit period | Marked as Pass/Fail |
Oral reassessment | Oral presentation | 50 | 15 minutes | During the University resit period | Marked as Pass/Fail |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Printing and binding | ||
Required textbooks | ||
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
Specialist equipment or materials | ||
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence | Costs (travel, accommodation and subsistence) will be variable depending on placement site. Bursaries may be available. |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.