Written reflective element for the Emerging and Neglected Diseases MSc programme (P02684)

? Credit Points : 60 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P02684

Students can opt between a number of proposed reflective elements such as a written dissertation (either current or historical) a casebook or portfolio during this final year. The written reflective element is an assignment of 10-15,000 words, before beginning a detailed proposal must be submitted and approved by those candidates supervisory support. Provision will be made for students who wish to submit an alternative to the written reflective options provided. Participants wishing to pursue this as an option will need to take particular care that their dissertation proposal details how they will demonstrate an appropriate level of critical analysis, academic knowledge and reflection on the nature of enquiry.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Satisfactory completion of the Diploma year of the Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases programme, with 80 credit points at MSc level.

? Co-requisites : Compulsory final year component of the Emerging and Neglected Diseases MSc programme

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course will be taught entirely by distance learning, using the virtual learning environment of WebCT as the delivery platform. Course materials are protected by a secure username and password. These access details are made available to registered users only.

? Costs : Students will be required to have regular access to a networked computer, and will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Additional Class Information : This course will be delivered online through WebCT

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

This feature will require a high level of commitment and application from the candidate and provides a valuable exercise in the writing and presentation of information to a standard that engages appropriately with academic conventions in relation to style, tone, structuring and referencing. As an integral element of the final year further support will be provided on research methodologies with both a choice of courses in “Socioeconomic research methods” or “Biomedical research methods” available. This resource will provide training in the skills required for successful completion of the written reflective element.

Assessment Information

Written reflective element (10-15,000 words)

The University of Edinburgh's postgraduate common marking scheme will be used (assessment of dissertation component).