Postgraduate Course: Research Project (Informatics) (HEIN11013)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 50 |
ECTS Credits | 25 |
| Summary | The aim of this course is to plan, undertake and report upon an independent research project. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Research in practice (HEIN11012)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
| Course Start Date |
07/08/2017 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
500
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 15,
Summative Assessment Hours 200,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
285 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Project report 15-20,000 words |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
a. Identify, review and critically appraise a research question related to informatics in health and social care
b. Demonstrate an ability to collect relevant data on the chosen research question
c. Demonstrate an ability to discuss the results and conclusions with regard to the literature and the original research question
d. Provide evidence of critical thinking and appraisal of the data presented
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
The research project course will be supported using RCSEd's VLE with appropriate links to the University's systems. With help from the University and RCSEd, each student will find an academic supervisor to support them on their project. |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
The student will be expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week devoted to their research. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Claudia Pagliari
Tel: (0131 6)50 9464
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Andrea Scott
Tel: 0131 242 6355
Email: |
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