Postgraduate Course: Reproductive Sciences Project I (REBM11021)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 80 |
| Home subject area | Reproductive Biology |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course is a 20 week research project on an area within Reproductive Sciences, complemented with a weekly lecture and tutorial programme across the academic discipline. Research into mammalian Reproductive Sciences in human and animal whole organism models and cellular and molecular biology-based systems continues to provide new insights into mechanisms controlling fertility, enabling us to control the processes of reproduction including assisted conception techniques (e.g. IVF), the design of novel forms of contraceptives and fertility control agents, and improving the outcomes for mother and baby during pregnancy and at delivery. They have also helped to shape some of the powerful new research tools including the production of transgenic animals and therapeutic cloning which offer the prospects of benefit in many branches of the biological, medical and veterinary sciences. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Visiting Students will have to pay Additional Programme Costs |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| This course is the first of two research projects undertaken during the MSc by Research in Reproductive Sciences. The learning outcomes for the course are to provide students with the opportunity to acquire 1/ a broad range of relevant laboratory and analytical research skills and associated generic/transferable skills in Reproductive Sciences, and 2/ a broad and in depth understanding of the academic discipline in order to (a) provide students with thorough and specific preparation for 3 year PhD training in the Reproductive and life sciences, which will award an MSc by Research en route to a PhD and/or (b) provide an opportunity for career exploration in Reproductive Sciences. |
Assessment Information
| One 20 week maxi project write-up (maximum 15,000 words) = 100% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
A series of lectures and tutorials covering the academic discipline of Reproductive Science, complementing and providing breadth and depth to the laboratory research project. |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Current relevant primary and review literature in the Reproductive Sciences academic discipline. |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Full time 20 week laboratory research project in Reproductive Sciences, complemented with a lecture and tutorial programme. |
| Keywords | Reproduction |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Simon Riley
Tel: (0131) 242 6423
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Course secretary | Mrs Marie Manson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3289
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