MSc & MRes Research Project Modules
Induction day, 30th September 2021
Dr. Rob Cooper,
MSc/MRes Research Projects Module Organiser
robert.cooper@ucl.ac.uk
MPHY0034: Research Projects for MRes in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
MPHY0035: Research Projects for MSc in Physics and Engineering in Medicine
& MSc in Medical Robotics & AI
The what and why of research projects
v MSc/MRes Research Projects form a major part of each degree.
v In your project, you will be seeking to determine the answer to a
previously unanswered research question
v They represent an opportunity to:
Ø Work within a world-class research environment
Ø Obtain supervision from professional, experienced
researchers who are leaders in their fields
Ø Deep-dive into a given topic and develop true expertise
Ø Develop a range of highly transferable skills – from data
analysis to communication of complex ideas
Ø Push yourself
A huge variety of high-quality research projects
What do we expect from you?
As Master’s-level students undertaking a research project, you are expected to:
v Demonstrate self-direction and originality in planning tasks and solving problems
v Develop a comprehensive understanding of the research field through independent reading
v Apply appropriate data analysis techniques and show originality in the investigation of your data
v Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations that exist in your approach and how they might be
overcome in future.
v Draw appropriate inferences and conclusions based on your data and your methodological limitations
v Communicate the outcomes of your research to a professional standard through a research poster, a
research talk, and a final written report
v Commit a minimum of 1, 1 and 3 full days per week for the three terms for MSc
v Commit a minimum of 2, 2, and 3-4 full days per week for the three terms for MRes
What can you expect from your supervisors?
MSc and MRes Research Project supervision will provide:
v Two supervisors with extensive expertise in the research area of your project
v Clear and continuous project direction and support
v Regular communication
v Regular meetings (~weekly)
v Answers to all the questions you have struggled to find answers to yourself
v Feedback on drafts of module submissions
v A true sense of a what it is like to work as a professional researcher
Moodle
v All management of the research projects module will occur via our Moodle page.
v The page is divided in to topics, with one topic per deadline.
v All students undertaking the MPHY0035 or MPHY0034) MUST enrol onto the ‘MPHY0034 &
MPHY0035: MSc & MRes Research Project Moodle.
This enrolment should occur automatically, but if you are not enrolled, try the following:
1) Go to http://moodle.ucl.ac.uk
2) Login with your UCL password
3) Search for course MPHY0034 & MPHY0035: MSc & MRes Research Project (2021-2022)
4) Select ENROL. If a password is requested, please try medicalphysics
If you are still unable to log in, contact me or medphys.teaching@ucl.ac.uk
The Handbook
Your year
October:
Induction
Project database made available on Moodle
Students shortlist projects, meet with supervisors and selects a project
October/November:
Student completes Confirm Project Selection Moodle section before deadline
Student begins work on project at minimum 1-2 full days per week
November/December:
Student completes and submits the outline.
March:
Student completes and submits progress report
April:
Time spent on project ramps up to 3-4 days per week after Easter break.
June:
Poster presentation
Students begin drafting Final Report
July:
Project talk
Students continues work on Final Report
August:
Students submits Final Report
MRes students also submit Scientific Paper
Module components and deadlines
Research Project Component Moodle Topic Deadline
Confirm Project Selection (Moodle) 1 12th Nov 2021
Submit Research Project Outline
and Risk Assessment Form
(Moodle)
2 3rd Dec 2021
Submit Research Project Progress
Report 3
25th Mar 2022
Research Project Poster 4 21st Jun 2022 (date TBC)
Research Project Talk 5 19th Jul 2022 (date TBC)
Submit Research Project Final
Report 6
5th August 2022
(MRes only) Submit Scientific
Paper 6b
5th August 2022
Project selection
v 138 projects are available this year
-Covering everything from MRI imaging of the heart through to developing implanted
electronics and soft robots.
[Moodle demo]
Project selection
v 138 projects are available this year
-Covering everything from MRI imaging of the heart through modelling cancel cell growth to
developing implanted electronics and soft robots.
In summary, the project selection process is as follows:
1) Moodle database is opened to students
2) Select a shortlist of projects (appropriate for your course and stream)
from the Moodle database
3) Contact the supervisors of those projects via email- (be polite, respectful, include CV)
4) Meet with supervisor(s) to discuss the project and appropriateness for you course/stream
5) Make a decision to commit to a project, confirm supervisor agrees
6) Email the Module Coordinator, with supervisor CC’d, to confirm the project as taken
7) Complete the Confirm Project Selection section of the Moodle page before the deadline
Deadline is
FRIDAY 12th
NOVEMBER
2021
COVID-19 mitigations
v Every supervisor should have in place a clear plan to ensure the project can be continue if
greater restrictions or a full lock-down is put in to effect
v There are many projects available that include experimental/laboratory work
v There may also be some projects that can involve some experimental work you can do at
home
v There are also plenty of projects that are entirely computational, and can be undertaken
fully remotely if desirable
v Feel free to ask your potential supervisors about mitigations
Assessment and marks
MSc Research Project (60 credits)
• Project outline (5%)
• Progress report (10%)
• Poster (10%)
• Project talk (15%)
• Final report (60%) (~10,000 words)
MRes: more credits, more time commitment, and research is expected to be
more productive and of a higher (publishable) standard
MRes Research Project (120 credits)
• Project outline (5%)
• Progress report (10%)
• Poster (10%)
• Project talk (15%)
• Final report (45%) (~15,000 words)
• + Scientific Paper (10%)
• + MPBE Research Skills Course (5%)
Assessment and marks
Assessment and marks
The research project module is essential!
You cannot get your degree
if you fail the Research Project module
Take home points!
• The Research Project module is an opportunity!
• Choose your project and supervisors carefully!
• Commit to your project!
• If in doubt, CHECK THE HANDBOOK
• If still in doubt, CHECK THE HANDBOOK AGAIN
• If still in doubt email me! Dr. Rob Cooper,
MSc/MRes Research Projects Module Organiser
robert.cooper@ucl.ac.uk
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