Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (Headache) (PAMA11081)
This course will be closed from 17 January 2019
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
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 | This will be an original piece of work that demonstrates the ability to undertake a scholarly investigation into an issue relating to pain management and headache. This can also take the form of a paper for publication, in addition to a supporting commentary document. |
| Course description |
This is an online course and will provide students with an opportunity to investigate an self chosen topic related to the management of pain and headache disorders.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2018/19, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
| Course Start Date |
17/09/2018 |
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) |
100% coursework
A dissertation of a maximum of 15,000 words will be required. This will be an original piece of work that demonstrates the ability to undertake an investigation into an issue relating to pain management specifically focussed on the area of headache. The dissertation can also take the form of a paper for publication, in addition to a supporting commentary document. |
| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define and carry out an appropriate literature search and critically appraise relevant literature, which successfully contextualised their proposed study.
- Choose appropriate research methods for collecting and analysing data and apply ethical principles and analysis to research, seeking appropriate ethical approval and obtain and record informed consent for participation in research.
- Undertake work in accordance with appropriate regulations such as the Data Protection Act and specific professional guidelines
- Analyse research data, synthesise findings and draw appropriate conclusions, propose next steps in the research project.
- Disseminate research findings, and where possible write a scientific paper suitable for publication.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Christopher McKenzie
Tel: 0131 242 6130
Email: Christopher.McKenzie@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Ruth MacDonald
Tel: (0131) 242 3135
Email: Ruth.MacDonald@ed.ac.uk |
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