Postgraduate Course: One Health Dissertation Course (VESC11087)
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 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. Students will be able to undertake either a small empirical research project or a literature review. A detailed proposal must be submitted and approved by the candidates, supervisors and the dissertation committee. An appropriate level of critical analysis, academic knowledge and reflection on the nature of enquiry will be required. |
| Course description |
This dissertations course will provide students with high-quality SCQF level 11 specialised skills in research project design, data analysis, critical reflection and professional communication.
Students will select from two main options: a literature review or a small empirical research project. The dissertation may be submitted in either in a traditional dissertation format (10-15,000 words) or in the format of a scientific publication. If choosing the latter options, this should conform to the format required by the One Health Journal or the EcoHealth Journal unless otherwise agreed by the Programme Director. A detailed proposal must be submitted and approved by the candidates, supervisors and the dissertation committee. An appropriate level of critical analysis, academic knowledge and reflection on the nature of enquiry will be required.
The dissertation takes nine months part-time. Regular meetings with supervisors are strongly advised. Support from the programme team is provided via a dissertation course available for the full year and by email / phone / electronic communication as required.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a written research project (empirical or desk-based) including consideration of the ethical issues relating to the use of humans and non-human subjects in research.
- Develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area.
- Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature.
- Develop an 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 |
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| Keywords | Communication,dissertation,reflection |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Glen Cousquer
Tel: (0131 6)51 7374
Email: glen.cousquer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Michael Winpenny
Tel: (0131 6)50 8825
Email: Michael.Winpenny@ed.ac.uk |
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