Research Based Curricula
Research-Based Curricula or RBCs are short tutorial courses designed based on real research in key subject areas, each written by a PhD researcher and expert in that topic.
They are a chance for student to gain ‘stretch’ experience and build independent research and learning skills, which can be used to demonstrate sincere subject interest and dedication — something universities look for when applying. This is similar to the work required for a university course or module, so this is a great activity for students to mention in their UCAS application as an example of their subject interest and being university-ready.
AccessEd has been working in partnership with the University of Reading since 2019 to produce RBC tutorial packs for schools.
Lipid Membrane Models in Biomedical Research
This RBC tutorial pack was created by Marleen Wilde, a researcher at the University of Reading and is aimed at KS5 Biology and Chemistry students. You can download the pack and teacher notes from the AccessEd website