Postgraduate Course: Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare Dissertation (AWAB11049)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | The dissertation project involves the completion of a short literature review and preparation of a scientific paper, for which students are expected to carry out study design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation. |
| Course description |
The dissertation project involves the completion of a literature review and a scientific paper, for which students are expected to carry out a formal academic study of their chosen topic. Students can choose to carry out an empirical study or systematic literature review. Both of these will include research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and will be presented in the format of a paper to be published in the appropriate field. The dissertation course is largely self-directed, with support provided by an allocated supervisor.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Some travel costs. Living costs while on project as normally incurred |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2026/27, Available to all students (SV1)
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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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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 20,
Summative Assessment Hours 6,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
562 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
90 %,
Practical Exam
10 %
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| Feedback |
Provide high level information on the feedback students will be given (not dates) Students will receive written feedback for each component of the final dissertation, explaining what has been done well, and where there is room for improvement. This feedback will support the student in revising the manuscript for publication, if so desired. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theories, principles and concepts of AABAW
- Plan and execute a significant project of research in AABAW
- Critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, skills and thinking in AABAW
- Communicate with peers and colleagues and specialists on a topic in AABAW
- Demonstrate substantial autonomy and initiative while taking responsibility for their own work
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
University insurance arrangements are in place. |
| Study Abroad |
Some students will do (part of) their dissertation abroad, or elsewhere in the UK. |
| Keywords | Review,Design,Analysis,Data,Presentation,Research,Interpretation,Critical,Communication |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Susan Jarvis
Tel: (0131 6)50 7911
Email: susan.jarvis@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Linda Pollock
Tel: (0131) 650 6149
Email: Linda.Pollock@ed.ac.uk |
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