Postgraduate Course: Written reflective element (VESC11021)
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 | 60 |
| Home subject area | Veterinary Sciences |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | During this final year students can select from three main options: a written dissertation (current or historical), a casebook, a portfolio or a small research project. This written reflective element will be an assignment of 10-15,000 words and a detailed proposal must be submitted and approved by the candidates/ supervisors and the programme director. An appropriate level of critical analysis, academic knowledge and reflection on the nature of enquiry will be required. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
05/08/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 600,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
0 )
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| Additional Notes |
dissertation 100%
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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 |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a written research project (empirical or desk-based)
2. Develop a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area
3. Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature
4. Develop and ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner (written and oral)
5. Provide recommendations based on research findings
Reflect on the processes involved with the development of the project
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Assessment Information
| 100% written reflective element of 10-15,000 words |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
A spirit of intellectual curiosity and academic enquiry
An understanding of research techniques and critical evaluation
Problem solving abilities
A good professional attitude and a high standard of professional behaviour
Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between veterinary science, medical science and other biosciences
Demonstrate an awareness of the role of veterinarians in the community, particularly in relation to ethical principles
Demonstrate competence in information technology including the use of computers for word processing, data handling and information retrieval. Produce reports in a form that is satisfactory and understandable to the intended audience
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Communication, dissertation, reflection |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Anna Meredith
Tel: (0131 6)50 6247
Email: Anna.Meredith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk |
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