Assessment Criteria:

The M. Sc (Biological Sciences) graduate:

1. Will select and use fundamentals, key concepts and specialized principles in the analysis and interpretation of Biological problems;
Will be able to explain fundamentals, key concepts and specialized Biological principles;

2. Will use the laws and knowledge of the relevant and pertinent fields in solving problems within those fields and will be able to pursue applications across disciplinary boundaries;

3. Will be able to identify and utilize the appropriate techniques and applications in solving basic and specialized Biological problems;
Will be able to independently design, plan and execute basic and more advanced experimental investigations and undertake surveys and collections to a level appropriate to the degree;

4. Will be able to interpret their investigations in terms of relevant, comparative background information;
Will be able to present in verbal, graphic and written forms, clear, concise reports on their investigations;
Will be able to prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed publications;

5. Will conduct all investigations and surveys in a professional manner;
Will adhere strictly to the principles of unbiased investigation using the appropriate scientific method.

Formative Assessment:
background knowledge evaluation
on-going evaluation throughout
regular reporting
review of drafts
learner attitude appraisal

Summative assessment:

examination of dissertation