STRATEGIC FIT FINANCIAL VIABILITY COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT VALUE FOR MONEY

This module presents the tools and processes currently employed in the development of business cases for infrastructure projects, programmes and plans, both in...

Business Cases for Infrastructure (BPLN0025)

This module presents the tools and processes currently employed in the development of business cases for infrastructure projects, programmes and plans, both in the UK and elsewhere. It critically reviews the theory and practice used in these fields drawing from, amongst other resources, recent OMEGA Centre international case study research, the experiences of HM Treasury and the Department for Transport in UK Government, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the World Bank. The module identifies the relative strengths and weaknesses of such tools, examines the degree to which they are adequate in their approach to judging project ‘successes’ in terms of strategic fit, financial viability, commercial opportunities, project management and value for money.

Your year-long MRes Biosciences project is the key part of the whole programme. The programme is split into several ‘subject streams’, each with...

MRes Biosciences Research Project (BIOS0016)

Your year-long MRes Biosciences project is the key part of the whole programme. The programme is split into several ‘subject streams’, each with its own stream tutor. One of the primary responsibilities of the stream tutor is to guide your choice of project. Normally these projects are undertaken in the Biosciences Division at UCL but it may also be possible to study in other faculties or institutes. Projects are generally in well-funded labs, independent and ‘publication quality’. You will be treated as a full member of the supervisor’s research group. Students are expected to start their project within a few weeks of the start of term 1 and to work continuously on it throughout the year with the exception of time taken for the four taught modules and any examinations. It is very important to choose your research project carefully and it has to have the approval of the stream tutor with whom you should discuss options during the first 2 weeks. You will be taught all the necessary skills required to plan, perform, analyse, display and write the research project.