This module provides students with the opportunity to showcase and extend their knowledge of biochemistry and allied disciplines. It is designed in the context of explaining a recent commercially relevant development and to develop a scientifically and commercially credible pipeline to deliver a product of relevance to medicines, materials, biotechnology or education. The module is taught through workshops, tutorials, a small number of lectures and guided self-learning.
The module has three assessments. The first assessment will be a Science-Communication piece with an infographic explaining in lay terms a recent impactful development in the field, as one might find in a broadsheet, New Scientist, Ars Technica, or a company showcase. The second assessment will be a group poster describing the technical aspects of the steps or pipeline required to deliver the product defined in the chosen scenario. The third assessment will be a 5 minute individual pitch where students’ reflect on the poster and their contribution.