Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (Public Health) (PUHR11049)
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) |
Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
Summary | The dissertation course is designed to further develop the student's academic skills and ability to use scientific theory either in a research study or applied to public health practice. The dissertation project is designed to further develop the student's understanding of the processes and planning involved in undertaking research of a particular public health issue. This will develop their scientific and reflective written communication skills. |
Course description |
For this component, students will:
- write a dissertation in which the student demonstrates critical analysis, academic knowledge of the particular area, capacity to document and manage the process of data gathering, information management and succinct writing.
- write a reflective account of the project
A detailed proposal must be submitted and is assessed as part of the Research Design course. Students will be encouraged to develop a dissertation project that is useful and bears significant relation to their current or proposed working life.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
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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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
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Final Dissertation - Present a comprehensive write up of the research and its findings (Max. 12,000 words including bibliography, excluding appendices) Worth 100% of the marks. |
Feedback |
Not entered |
No Exam Information |
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Academic year 2023/24, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 1 |
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 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
|
Additional Information (Assessment) |
Final Dissertation - Present a comprehensive write up of the research and its findings (Max. 12,000 words including bibliography, excluding appendices) Worth 100% of the marks. |
Feedback |
Not entered |
No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Select a research question/ area of study
- Develop an appropriate methodology to investigate their research question
- Prepare and analyse secondary data, or undertake a philosophical/ critical analysis of library materials
- Apply critical skills to evaluating the research they have carried out
- Present a comprehensive write up of the research and its findings (Max. 12,000 words excluding bibliography, appendices and data presentation)
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
Keywords | Dissertation |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Niall Anderson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3212
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Course secretary | Ms Charlotte Munden
Tel: (0131 6)51 318
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