Postgraduate Course: Research Project in Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology (BILG11013)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
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 | 75 |
ECTS Credits | 37.5 |
| Summary | A 15-week research project in Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology |
| Course description |
The proposed Research Project in Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology course forms one element of the MSc by Research in Hosts, Pathogens and Global Health which will be taken by students during the first year of study on the Wellcome Trust Four Year PhD in Hosts, Pathogens and Global Health. The course will run alongside 2 other courses (Research Project in Molecular Biology and Immunology, and Scientific Methodologies) to give training across the full range of pathogen and host interactions, from core molecular processes to understanding host-pathogen interactions in the field, including co-infections, zoonoses and evolutionary dynamics. This training will also give the students a rounded appreciation of how multidisciplinary approaches will allow them to address research problems in an integrated way, when they choose their main PhD project.
Students will carry out a 15-week independent research project in Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology.
The Research Project in Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology course will be offered two times throughout the academic year, along with the Research Project in Molecular Biology and Immunology and Scientific Methodology courses. Students will be able to take the Research Project courses in any order.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Students will submit a written report of their research project in Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology which will be graded by the project supervisor and Programme Training Committee.
The project will be assessed out of 75 credits: 30% of the marks are awarded for practical laboratory skills and approach to the project; the remaining 70% of the marks are awarded for the project report.
Marks will be awarded using the University of Edinburgh marking scheme.
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Specific practical experimentation in Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology
- General experiment design and planning
- Data recording
- Data analysis and presentation
- Scientific thesis writing
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
As well as the research skills outlined as learning outcomes below, students will gain the following transferable skills:
- autonomy
- teamwork
- oral and written communication skills
- time management
- organisational skills
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Keith Matthews
Tel: (0131 6)51 3639
Email: keith.matthews@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Dr Hilary Snaith
Tel: (0131 6)51 3688
Email: Hilary.Snaith@ed.ac.uk |
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