Postgraduate Course: MSc Project and Dissertation (Biochemistry) (PGBI11102)
Course Outline
School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
Summary | Students will undertake a full-time, independent research project under the supervision of a principle investigator in their research group. They will then complete and submit a dissertation. |
Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Students must be on the MSc Biochemistry programme |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2023/24, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Lecture Hours 12,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
576 )
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Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
Students must be on the MSc Biochemistry programme
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Dissertation 90% and Assessment of Performance by project supervisor 10% |
Feedback |
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use their skills in experiment design and planning, practical experimentation, data recording, and data analysis
- Create a coherent piece of scientific thesis writing, documenting their research and work
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Autonomy
Teamwork
Oral and written communication skills
Time management
Organisational skills |
Keywords | ReProj |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Janice Bramham
Tel: (0131 6)50 4786
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Course secretary | Ms Andrea Nichol
Tel: (0131 6)50 8643
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