Postgraduate Course: One Health: MSc Dissertation (VESC11016)

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)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	90	ECTS Credits	45
Summary	The dissertation project is designed to further develop the studentżs understanding of the processes and planning involved in undertaking a research project. In addition to demonstrating their ability to communicate their findings in a research document, students will also develop the ability to design, conduct and analyse a research project if undertaking data collection. This course will teach students to critically analyse the relevant literature and methodologies used, keep accurate records of procedures and results and critically analyse their findings. Students will also be made aware of the limitations of their findings and develop the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations from their findings.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Semester 2
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities
Additional Information (Learning and Teaching)	67% dissertation 11% presentation 22% plan
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Project preparation and submission of research proposal (33%) Submitted Dissertation(67%).
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Learning Outcomes
o Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature. o Develop an ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner (written and oral). o Provide recommendations based on research findings. o Reflect on the processes involved with the development of the dissertation thesis.