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MD4020 : Extra-Mural Research and Innovation for Undergraduate Students: ROGUE

Course Fact File
CodeMD4020
Teaching ModePart-Time
FeesNo fee is collected during application See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date24 Sep 2026
Venue

Lab based - College of Medicine and Health and CUH

 
Credits5
Start Date5 October 2026

Outline

This modules aims to teach students about interdisciplinary research and problem solving.

Practicalities

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

  1. Source and familiarise oneself with scientific information on a given topic.
  2. Write a summative literature-based report on the given topic.
  3. Independently perform a selection of experimental procedures pertinent to the area of research of the supervisor.
  4. Independently assess data relating to the area of research of the supervisor.
  5. Produce a written report on the experimental approaches taken and data acquired.
  6. Prepare a single slide on “what antimicrobial resistance means to me!”
  7. Present a 3-minute elevator style pitch on “what antimicrobial resistance means to me!”
  8. To logically discuss and draw conclusions from data and the skills acquired.
  9. To write a reflective narrative on the value of the transferable skills acquired.

Why Choose

This modules aims to teach students about interdisciplinary research and problem solving.

Requirements

To be eligible to apply students must be currently registered on the modules

  • EC2009 and/or
  • IS2217

Final decision on all applications rests with programme coordinator.

Students who pass this module may not use the credits accumulated to compensate for a failed module within their degree programme’s prescribed curriculum as this an extracurricular micro-credential  

Fees and Costs

No fee is processed during the online application process.

How To Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit a short statement (maximum 150 words) outlining why you would like to undertake the course. Your statement must be sent from your UCC Umail account to l.fanning@ucc.ie, with “MD4020” in the subject line.

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