Postgraduate Course: One Health: MSc Dissertation (VESC11016)
Course Outline
School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
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 | 90 |
Home subject area | Veterinary Sciences |
Other subject area | None |
Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | The dissertation project is designed to further develop the student¿s understanding of the processes and planning involved in undertaking a research project. In addition to demonstrating their ability to communicate their findings in a research document, students will also develop the ability to design, conduct and analyse a research project if undertaking data collection. This course will teach students to critically analyse the relevant literature and methodologies used, keep accurate records of procedures and results and critically analyse their findings. Students will also be made aware of the limitations of their findings and develop the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations from their findings. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
Additional Notes |
67% dissertation 11% presentation 22% plan
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
o Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature.
o Develop an ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner (written and oral).
o Provide recommendations based on research findings.
o Reflect on the processes involved with the development of the dissertation thesis.
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Assessment Information
Project preparation and submission of research proposal (33%)
Submitted Dissertation(67%).
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Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
Publications and reviews in the field chosen for the research project. |
Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords | One Health Dissertation |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Chris Low
Tel:
Email: v1clow@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel: (0131 6)51 3914
Email: Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk |
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