Undergraduate Course: Preclinical Sciences Project (VPSH10002)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | Veterinary Preclinical Sciences Honours |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An individual research project will be carried out in the second semester. A range of projects will be offered within staff research areas. The emphasis will be on the application of basic science to clinical problems. The project written up and submitted as a thesis will contribute 80% of the marks. An oral presentation of the project work will also be assessed and contribute 10% of the total marks for the course. An oral examination in the presence of the external examiner to test the student's ability to defend their project thesis will contribute 10% of the total marks for the course. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Weeks 1 to 6 part time, weeks 7 to 11 full time |
| Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
Thesis 80%
Oral Presentation 10%
Oral Examination 10% |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sue Kempson
Tel: (0131 6)50 6122
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Course secretary | Mrs Patricia Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
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