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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies : Veterinary Sciences

Postgraduate Course: Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia Dissertation (VESC11155)

Course Outline
SchoolRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryThe dissertation element may take several forms subject to approval by the course organiser and programme director, such as a research project, extended literature review or collection of case reports. All must show engagement with current literature.
Course description The dissertation element may take several forms subject to approval by the course organiser and programme director, such as a research project, extended literature review or collection of case reports. All must show engagement with current literature.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2020/21, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Course Start Date 21/09/2020
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 588 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 100% written element assessment (10,000-15,000 words)
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a written research project (empirical or desk-based)
  2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area
  3. Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature
  4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner
  5. Provide recommendations based on research findings
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills A spirit of intellectual curiosity and academic enquiry
An understanding of research techniques and critical evaluation
Problem solving abilities
A good professional attitude and a high standard of professional behaviour
Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between veterinary science, medical science and other biosciences
Demonstrate an awareness of the role of veterinarians in the community, particularly in relation to ethical principles
Demonstrate competence in information technology including the use of computers for word processing, data handling and information retrieval.
Produce reports in a form that is satisfactory and understandable to the intended audience
Keywordsanaesthesia,analgesia,dissertation
Contacts
Course organiserMiss Juliet Duncan
Tel: (0131 6)50 8806
Email: Juliet.Duncan@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Stephen Mitchell
Tel: (0131 6)51 7112
Email: stephen.mitchell@ed.ac.uk
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