Postgraduate Course: Dissertation in Translational Medicine (TRME11013)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
60 |
| Home subject area |
Translational Medicine |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.transmed.ed.ac.uk/ |
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| Course description |
This will allow the candidate to analyse and present relevant research data in the field of Translational Medicine that they have generated during the course of their own work. Alternatively, the candidate may wish to undertake a desk study to explore and develop a theme of relevance to their current working environment, or in an area of interest that has arisen during their period of study on the MSc. This feature will require a high level of commitment and application from the candidate and provides a valuable exercise in the writing and presentation of information to a standard that engages appropriately with academic conventions in relation to style, tone, structuring and referencing. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Medicine (MBCH11002)
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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 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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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 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Understanding and appreciation of the chosen theme in relation to and the student's field of work or interest
- Ability to disseminate ideas, findings and research output to academic and professional colleagues
- Reflective and critical analysis of chosen theme in relation to the field of Translational Medicine
- High level of scholastic output |
Assessment Information
The Dissertation will be a written assignment of 10-15,000 words. Supervision for this element of the MSc will be provided by existing research staff and subject experts currently employed by the University of Edinburgh. Candidates will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to work closely with senior staff at their home institutions. Where a suitable academic link exists, these staff may be contracted to provide additional formal supervisory support. Desk-top video linking may, in time, provide a medium for virtual meetings between those students who are located remotely from their supervisors.
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Candidates are required to supply their own IT facilities, including the provision of an appropriate internet connection. All costs associated with the production of the dissertation will be met by the student. |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Douglas Roy
Tel: (0131) 242 6279
Email: Douglas.Roy@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Dr Douglas Roy
Tel: (0131) 242 6279
Email: Douglas.Roy@ed.ac.uk |
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