Postgraduate Course: Diploma dissertation in animal biosciences (VESC11009)
Course Outline
| School |
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
30 |
| Home subject area |
Veterinary Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course aims to develop the student&Šs skills and knowledge in a specific area of animal bioscience. The student will carry out a laboratory (or bioinformatic) research project under the supervision of a member of the Roslin Institute staff. The project will involve techniques including but not limited to those experienced in the first part of the course. The student will work as an independent researcher and interact with other laboratory members as a full member of the group, including presenting at laboratory meetings. The dissertation will be in the format of a short scientific paper for a relevant journal. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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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 |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Completed degree at Bachelor level in biological sciences or other relevant discipline |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the candidate should have specialised knowledge and experience in the chosen area of animal biosciences. The student will have prepared a scientific paper about the research and will have developed an understanding of how research is carried out.
The candidate should:
&ˇ be familiar with an advanced area of animal biosciences;
&ˇ be able to design and carry out experiments independently;
&ˇ have a good understanding of the etiquette and requirements for harmonious laboratory work;
&ˇ have been part of a research team;
&ˇ know how to present the results of a research project in professional format;
&ˇ have taken into account the ethical issues and paid attention to the principles of reduction, replacement, and refinement in animal research.
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Assessment Information
Dissertation 70%
Supervisor&Šs assessment of laboratory performance 30%
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Kim Summers
Tel: 0131 527 4200
Email: kim.summers@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Dr Kim Summers
Tel: 0131 527 4200
Email: kim.summers@ed.ac.uk |
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