Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (Equine Science) (EQSC11028)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | 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. Students have the opportunity to undertake a desk-based study as an alternative form of thesis. 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. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The dissertaion is between 8,000 and 12,000 words, written in the style of a chosen scientific journal, and consisting of Title page, Contents page, Journal Style page, Abstract, Introduction, Review of Literature, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion. |
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Not entered |
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| Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV2)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
|
| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The dissertaion is between 8,000 and 12,000 words, written in the style of a chosen scientific journal, and consisting of Title page, Contents page, Journal Style page, Abstract, Introduction, Review of Literature, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion. |
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Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a research project;
Develop a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area;
Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data;
Develop an ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner;
Provide recommendations based on research findings.
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jo-Anne Murray
Tel: (0131 6)50 6259
Email: jo-anne.murray@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Bryony Waggett
Tel: (0131 6)50 8783
Email: bryony.waggett@ed.ac.uk |
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