Postgraduate Course: One Health Dissertation Course (VESC11087)

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)
Course type	Online Distance Learning	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	60	ECTS Credits	30
Summary	During this final year students can select from three main options: a written dissertation (current or historical), a casebook, a portfolio or a small research project. This written reflective element will be an assignment of 10-15,000 words and a detailed proposal must be submitted and approved by the candidates' supervisors and the programme director. An appropriate level of critical analysis, academic knowledge and reflection on the nature of enquiry will be required.
Course description	During this final year students can select from three main options: a written dissertation (current or historical), a casebook, a portfolio or a small research project. This written reflective element will be an assignment of 10-15,000 words and a detailed proposal must be submitted and approved by the candidates' supervisors and the programme director. An appropriate level of critical analysis, academic knowledge and reflection on the nature of enquiry will be required.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Flexible
Course Start Date	07/08/2017
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 600 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 588 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	100% written reflective element of 10-15,000 words
Feedback	Not entered
No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a written research project (empirical or desk-based). Develop a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area. Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature. Develop an ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner (written and oral). Provide recommendations based on research findings.