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MD Discovery 4: Research Scholar (MEDS90044) // Assessment

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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Progress Report 1

  • 2250 words (equivalent)
During the teaching period0%

Progress Report 2

  • 2250 words (equivalent)
During the teaching period0%

Journal club oral presentation (10 mins + 5 mins Q&A)

  • 15 minutes (total)
During the teaching period0%

Written reflections (3 x 1000 words)

  • 3000 words (total)
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard		During the teaching periodN/A

Monograph plan/first draft

  • 2000 words
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard		During the teaching periodN/A

Conference-Style Poster

  • 2500 words (equivalent)
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard		During the assessment periodN/A

Final oral presentation (15 mins + 5 mins Q&A)

  • 20 minutes (total)
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard		During the assessment periodN/A

Journal Style Monograph

  • 4500 words
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard		During the assessment periodN/A

Professional Behaviour

Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard in professional behaviour, as demonstrated by attendance, engagement with research team and participation in learning activities and research placements and observed Professional Behaviour.		N/A

Additional details

The level of performance required to pass each hurdle is determined by a rigorous standard setting procedure

Last updated: 3 December 2025