Postgraduate Course: One Health: MSc Dissertation (VESC11016)
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) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 90 |
ECTS Credits | 45 |
| 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. 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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Co-requisites | |
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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 |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
67% dissertation 11% presentation 22% plan
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Project preparation and submission of research proposal (33%)
Submitted Dissertation(67%).
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| Feedback |
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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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Reading List
| Publications and reviews in the field chosen for the research project. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | One Health Dissertation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Chris Low
Tel:
Email: chris.low@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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