Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (Public Health) (PUHR11049)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences |
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 | To undertake a library-based or empirical research project. |
| Course description |
The dissertation is divided into two components: (1) dissertation planning and (2) the dissertation project.
The dissertation planning course equips students with a critical and reflective understanding of the research design process to enable them to develop a feasible dissertation project and embark on it with confidence.
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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 2020/21, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
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 planning course Final assessment: Research proposal with reflective report (1500 words) (100%)
Formative assessment: Reflective ¿blog¿ on the process of developing ideas for the dissertation project (incl. topic, research questions, method and student¿s motivations for pursuing these ideas)
Dissertation proposal - The assessed proposal will include the following sections: aims and objectives; overview of literature on the chosen topic; methods and research design; ethical considerations; reflection(s) on the research design process. Worth 10% of the marks.
Final Dissertation - Present a comprehensive write up of the research and its findings (Max. 12,000 words including bibliography, excluding appendices) Worth 90% of the marks. |
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Select a research question/ area of study
- Develop an appropriate methodology to investigate their research question
- Prepare and analyse secondary data, or undertake a philosophical/ critical analysis of library materials
- Apply critical skills to evaluating the research they have carried out
- Present a comprehensive write up of the research and its findings (Max. 12,000 words excluding bibliography, appendices and data presentation)
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Neneh Rowa-Dewar
Tel: (0131 6)50 9249
Email: neneh.rowa-dewar@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Charlotte Munden
Tel: (0131 6)50 3227
Email: cmunden2@ed.ac.uk |
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