Study and Career year 1 M BMED

2026-2027

Algemene informatie

Vakcode AM_1258
Studiepunten 0 EC
Periode Ac. Jaar (september)
Vakniveau 400
Onderwijstaal Engels
Faculteit Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen
Vakcoördinator dr. J.I. Geertsema
Examinator dr. J.I. Geertsema
Docenten dr. V.I. Chubar
F. Verdonkschot MSc
dr. J.I. Geertsema
D. Ahmad-Ali MSc
Onderdeel van opleiding(en)

Praktische informatie

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Onderwijsvorm Werkcollege, Werkgroep, Overig, Symposium
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Doel vak

The Study & Career course intends to activate our students to thinking more professionally and in an engaged manner about their study habits, internships and future careers as biomedical scientists.

Inhoud vak

During year 1, we aim to provide some context, preparation & feedback on the professional skills that scientists (in & outside of academia) are often required to use next to lab research; such as communication, peer-review, self-reflection, networking, project planning, and open science practice. We'll discuss these topics critically and practice them using in-class activities and small-scale assignments. Workshop topics include communication & feedback skills, peer-review, open and transparent research practice, self-reflective practice, networking, goal-setting, and project planning. We'll discuss these topics, analyze examples, and practice both with in-class activities and small assignments.

NB: This course runs across 2 academic years. All components must be completed & submitted in order to obtain 3 EC study credits during year 2 (course code = AM_1270).

Aanvullende informatie onderwijsvormen

Year 1 active workshops, Year 2 feedback sessions, self-guided project work with mentors.

Toetsvorm

This course consists of n=5 summative assignments that should be kept for inclusion in your final portfolio (summative) to demonstrate the 5 course learning components successfully.

Deadlines for course schedule will be communicated via the course manual & using CANVAS.

Vereiste voorkennis

All students following the VU Master Biomedical Sciences program are required to take this course.

Literatuur

Reading & preparation materials will be supplied in the CANVAS course at the beginning of first semester.

Aanvullende informatie doelgroep

Compulsory course for first year M Biomedical Sciences students. This course is not open for external candidates

Overige informatie

Use of AI, according to levels set by the VU (level 2b): Use of generative AI is permitted in a limited way, with disclosure.
In this course, generative AI (GenAI), such as ChatGPT or similar tools, may be used in a limited way, for example for editorial support, rephrasing, or structure. Substantive contributions from GenAI may only be used within the limits set by the lecturer. Any use of GenAI must always be explicitly disclosed, in accordance with the lecturer's instructions. The student remains fully responsible for the content, quality, and accuracy of the submitted work. Incorrect use of GenAI is considered fraud. If established, the submitted work or assessment result will be declared invalid, and the Examination Board may impose further measures.


Afwijkende intekenprocedure

After the course has started, students should sign up for workshop groups using Canvas, to a group that matches their own study schedule. Canvas instructions will follow at the beginning of the academic year.

Toelichting Canvas

Deadlines for this course will be communicated via the course manual & using CANVAS.