Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MSc in Biomedical Engineering) (PGEE11279)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| 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 | This course offers students an opportunity to engage in extensive practical research, enhancing their ability to apply the knowledge gained from the program's taught components and deepening their expertise in a specific area of Biomedical Engineering. Each research project is overseen by an academic supervisor and may also receive guidance from an industry representative.
Students are matched with research topics that align with their educational needs and career goals, following consultations with the program director. By mid-June, students develop a detailed research plan, including the project's objectives and anticipated outcomes. In late July, students present orally their research findings to a panel of two to three examiners. The culmination of this project is the submission of a final thesis, which must be completed by the designated deadline in August.
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| Course description |
1. Independent study and project activities, including meetings with the supervisor:
1.1) Conduct a comprehensive review of related literature and existing work
1.2) Define and specify the project's requirements
1.3) Engage in the modelling and design phases of the project
1.4) Implement the designed solution or model
1.5) Perform evaluations or analyses to assess the effectiveness of the implementation
1.6) Compile and present a detailed report on the project, ensuring it meets the objectives outlined in the project proposal.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2025/26, 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) |
Written Exam %: 0
Practical Exam %: 0
Coursework %: 100
(70% written dissertation, 20% Log/workbook, 10% oral defence)
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| Feedback |
Interactive feedback at weekly supervision meetings; feedback comments on the final dissertation, workbook. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Plan and execute a research project in biomedical engineering; use a variety of standard and advanced research tools and methodologies to achieve project goals;
- Identify, conceptualise and define innovative solutions by critically reviewing and applying specialised knowledge in biomedical engineering;
- Independently manage the dissertation project, ensuring timely completion and adherence to established academic standards and guidelines;
- Communicate research findings using appropriate methods tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and engagement across varying levels of expertise;
- Critically discuss the impact and limitations of research findings and address ethical considerations within the biomedical engineering field, thereby enhancing understanding of its challenges and opportunities.
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Reading List
Kathleen McMillan,Jonathan D. B. Weyers. (2011) 2nd. How to Write Dissertations & Project Reports. Pearson. [ISBN: 978-0273743835].
Kate Williams. (2018) 2nd. Planning Your Dissertation. Red Globe Press. [ISBN: 978-1352003208].
Margot Northey,Judi Jewinski. (2016) 5th. Making Sense. Oxford University Press, USA. p.0. [ISBN: 978-0-19-901025-7].
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Biomedical Engineering |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Lucia Bandiera
Tel: (0131 6)51 3528
Email: Lucia.Bandiera@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | |
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