Research a topic that fascinates you.
Your final year project is your opportunity to undertake a research project in an area of your interest, while potentially contributing to cutting edge scientific research.
Many of our students work alongside our renowned research scientists during their final year projects, contributing to their research.
There are a wide range of project types available.
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Project types
Laboratory-based project
Design and carry out a piece of original research in a specialist research laboratory.
Many of our students have had their projects published in the Biological Sciences Review.
Field-based project
Design and carry out a piece of original research in the field. A recent project took place in a conservation area in Peru examining the population of species of caiman, which are similar to crocodiles.
Science communications projects
Plan, design, develop, and evaluate an electronic resource to support e-learning.
Work with a school or other educational organisation to design a product, such as a practical or website, that may be of value in teaching and learning.
A recent project involved creating a display at Manchester Museum to teach children about carnivorous plants.
Produce a portfolio of communication materials including articles for scientific magazines, a presentation to a scientific audience and a creative piece such as a video, podcast or poster.
Centre for History of Science Technology and Medicine project
Engage in independent and original research on an aspect of the development of modern science, technology and medicine and/or science communication.
A recent project investigated the treatment of postnatal depression in 19th century asylums.
Enterprise project
Work in a team to develop a business plan for a real product or service in the area of biological or biomedical sciences.
A recent project was a proposal for provision of a type of DNA microchips that allow for rapid screening of food products and preparation areas for food-borne pathogens.
Bioinformatics project
Carry out research using computers. This may be achieved by running other software, or querying online data resources, or it may be done by designing and writing your own software.
A recent project identified the areas of interaction between specific proteins by analysing data on protein structures which is available in a protein database. Interaction between proteins governs the majority of biological processes.
From our students
Sana Hanif
Sana shares her experience of the Life Sciences Enterprise Project.
Read more : Sana Hanif Sana shares her experience of the Life Sciences Enterprise Project.
Dorsa Moezzi
Dorsa explains how to make the most of designing your final-year project.
Read more : Dorsa explains how to make the most of designing your final-year project.
Thea Coulson
Read how a passion for interdisciplinary exploration led Thea to opt for a final-year HSTM project.
Enhance your studies
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Gain additional experience and skills.
Learn about other opportunities to tailor your degree to your own particular area of interest within biological and biomedical sciences.