Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (DENT11178)
Course Outline
School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
Summary | Completion of a research project is an integral part of the DClinDent programmes. |
Course description |
This course aims to develop skills and knowledge in an area of research relevant to the DClinDent discipline. The student will learn how to conduct research under the supervision of a senior member of the unit. They will develop a research protocol, undertake a literature review, conduct the research and then present the dissertation in the form of a short scientific paper suitable for publication in a dental journal along with the completed literature review.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2023/24, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
60 %,
Practical Exam
40 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework - 60% (draft manuscript - 40%, research log book - 20%)
Viva voce - 40% |
Feedback |
Feedback is usually provided within three weeks of the coursework submission/examination. |
No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Have knowledge of Scientific methodology and study design.
- Acquire an in-depth knowledge of an area of research relevant to the speciality.
- Have understanding of common statistical analyses.
- Be able to prepare a manuscript for submission and publication.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
Keywords | research protocol,dissertation,manuscript,literature review,data analysis,dental journal |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Jennifer Foley
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Course secretary | Ms Petra Hopert
Tel: 0131 536 3982
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