This module will introduce you to enterprise and entrepreneurship skills and how these can help shape your future careers. These may not be in the conventional career pathways envisaged by those undertaking a bioscience degree but they are expected to cover competencies representing a growing trend in new business creation. The module will draw on expertise from academics, career development experts, employers and entrepreneurs. Throughout the module, a strong emphasis will be placed on key skills such as communication, collaboration, networking, developing self-confidence and creativity, problem-solving and being pro-active and decisive.
Learning Outcomes
In order to pass this module students will have needed to demonstrate:
1. To be aware of career options for bioscience students and how science can be applied to a range of work environments and sectors;
2. To develop enterprise and entrepreneurial skills which can be applied by bioscience students;
3. To develop reflective employability criteria;
4. Competence in oral as well as written communication skills and group work;
Part A - i) Summer workshop on Employability for Bioscience graduates
ii) Communication and Public Engagement exercise
Part B - 'Hot Topics' essay and Employability exercise
Part C - Oral Presentation
- Module Supervisor: Nicola Slee