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Science Communications for Biologists (BIOS0021)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Life Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Biosciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Priority will be given to students on programmes where the module is compulsory or a named option. Limited additional places for other PGT and Year 4 UG students may be available depending on numbers. An interest in either biodiversity, evolution or conservation is essential.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Science Communications for Biologists will give you a theoretical and practical introduction to effectively communicating scientific research to different audiences, ranging from scientific peers to policy makers, the media and to various public. Skilled science communication is an essential part of scientist鈥檚 toolbox, and these communication tools are also in high demand in other professions.

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The module consists of lectures, seminars and workshops delivered by academics, industry colleagues, professional writers and science communicators, from within UCL, the Natural History Museum, Zoological Society of London, RSPB, and the BBC. We will discuss the fundamentals of scientific communication, starting with how to write and read a scientific paper. From there you will learn how to communicate scientific research to varied audiences through presentations, social media, broadcast media, podcasts and popular science writing. We will discuss the principles of storytelling, and the way the media works. You will also learn how to directly engage different audiences in research through citizen science and about the opportunities and challenges of communicating research with policy makers.

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Assessment will be made through critical reviews of scientific topics of your choice, and these assessments will train you in scientific communication in different formats (written and verbal) and to different audiences (other scientists and the general public). The module runs an active blog site which you will be contributing to.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% Coursework
50% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
5
Module leader
Dr Adam Rutherford
Who to contact for more information
a.rutherford@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% Coursework
50% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
29
Module leader
Dr Adam Rutherford
Who to contact for more information
a.rutherford@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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