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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Surgical Sciences

Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (Surgical Sciences) (SUSC11010)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryA dissertation would be undertaken in the third year and would involve the planning, execution and development of a significant body of clinical or laboratory research. The project for the dissertation would require prior approval but is likely to involve a critical analysis of a surgical topic using evidence based medicine.

The dissertation would consolidate the knowledge and understanding gained from the first two years of study. In providing an opportunity to study a particular topic in depth, the dissertation would develop further the ability to analyse published evidence and apply the principles of evidence based medicine to the professional practice of surgery.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
The dissertation aims to ensure that candidates develop a deeper understanding of research methodology and acquire an understanding of the application of evidence based surgery applied within the one of the specialties of neurosurgery, urology, general, cardiothoracic, head and neck, maxillofacial surgery, paediatric, plastic and orthopaedic surgery.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements This course will be supported by a purpose-built delivery platform which acts as a course intranet (based on the award-winning systems from the University's Learning Technology Section). Registered students are provided with a user name and password that allows them to access this course intranet. The intranet provides a variety of educational material and supports a range of approaches by the students to the material provided and facilitates discussion with tutors. The dissertation would involve the planning, execution and development of a significant body of clinical or laboratory research. The project for the dissertation would require prior approval but is likely to involve a critical analysis of a surgical topic using evidence based medicine. A CD ROM of the course readings is mailed to each student at the beginning of the year.
Additional Class Delivery Information Students are expected to complete at least 10 hours of self-directed study per week working through the project reading identified texts, supported through discussions with tutors. The total workload for this course will be approximately 600 hours.
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Catherine Shaw
Tel:
Email: catherine.shaw@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Sarah Jones
Tel: (0131) 651 4932
Email: sarah.jones@ed.ac.uk
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