Postgraduate Course: Rotation Project One; PhD with Integrated Studies - Research (REGM11004)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
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 | This is the first of two ~15 week research projects around stem cell and regenerative medicine, typically undertaken in a laboratory at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair. The research project is one of 3 assessed components of the foundation year of the PhD with Integrated Studies - Research (Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine). |
| Course description |
The research project is specifically designed to provide students with practical experience of a wide range of current research techniques in cellular and molecular biology and genetics relevant for stem cell biology, developmental biology, inflammation research and regenerative medicine.
The research project will teach students good research practice. The project also permits students to gain analytical skills, critical appraisal and scientific writing skills.
Students will become a fully integrated member of the research group. A series of discussion groups and seminars covering the academic discipline of stem cell research and regenerative medicine will complement the course, providing breadth and depth to the laboratory research project.
During their project, students will be disseminating their findings through presentation opportunities, including at lab meetings and as oral presentation. After carrying out their research project the students write up the results as a dissertation (max 10,000 words) to be submitted for assessment.
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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 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 100 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Lecture Hours 30,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 5,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 75,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
468 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The research project comprises a 15 week research project, at the end of which the student submits a dissertation (max 10,000 words). The dissertation mark accounts for 90% of the final course mark, and laboratory performance mark accounts for 10% of the final course mark. The student will present their work during an oral project presentation, for which they will receive formative feedback. |
| Feedback |
The student will receive formative feedback from their supervisor and the programme directors on their performance, including an oral presentation, and summative feedback on their laboratory performance and dissertation. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Applied knowledge, skills and understanding
- Generic cognitive skills
- Communication, ICT and numeracy skills
- Autonomy, accountability and working with others
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Reading List
| Literature and text books relevant to the research topic and laboratory techniques to be used during the research project. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
- Analytical and critical appraisal skills
- Proficiency in a range of data processing tools
- Proficiency in general and specialist knowledge transfer
- Ability to critically reflect on their own role and responsibilities while working in a laboratory
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| Keywords | Regenerative Medicine,Stem Cell Research,Developmental Biology,Research Project |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Marieke Hoeve
Tel: (0131 6)51 9539
Email: m.hoeve@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Kelly Douglas
Tel: (0131 6)51 9515
Email: Kelly.Douglas@ed.ac.uk |
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