Postgraduate Course: Equine Science Dissertation (EQSC11036)
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 | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | The dissertation course is designed to further develop the student's scientific skills and ability to utilise scientific theory. The dissertation project is designed to further develop the student's understanding of the processes and planning involved in undertaking research and to develop their scientific written communication skills.
The dissertation project involves the completion of a short introduction and an Experimental Paper in which students are expected to carry out experimental design (where possible), data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation. This will be presented in the format of a scientific paper.
Students will be given the option of undertaking either a research project involving data collection/analyses or a desk-based study.
The dissertation takes 9 months part-time. We suggest regular meetings with supervisors. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
| Course Start Date |
04/08/2014 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Dissertation (100%) |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a research project (empirical or desk-based)
- Develop a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area
- Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature
- Develop and ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner (written and oral
- Provide recommendations based on research findings.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Review, design, analysis, data, presentation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | |
Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk |
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