Postgraduate Course: Research Project (Informatics) (HEIN11013)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
50 |
| Home subject area |
Health Information |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The aim of this course is to plan, undertake and report upon an independent research project. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Research in practice (HEIN11012)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
The student will be expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week devoted to their research. |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
a. Identify, review and critically appraise a research question related to informatics in health and social care
b. Demonstrate an ability to collect relevant data on the chosen research question
c. Demonstrate an ability to discuss the results and conclusions with regard to the literature and the original research question
d. Provide evidence of critical thinking and appraisal of the data presented |
Assessment Information
| Project report 15-20,000 words |
Special Arrangements
| The research project course will be supported using RCSEd's VLE with appropriate links to the University's systems. With help from the University and RCSEd, each student will find an academic supervisor to support them on their project. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Helen Pagliari
Tel: (0131 6)50 9464
Email: Claudia.Pagliari@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Ashley Stevenson
Tel: 0131-527-3410
Email: a.stevenson@rcsed.ac.uk |
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