Postgraduate Course: Science Communication/Public Engagement Dissertation (BIME11128)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Biomedical 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 | A research or practical project which explores an aspect (of the student's choice) of science communication/public engagement to be disseminated in a dissertation of 12,000 words. |
| Course description |
Students can choose between a research projects or practical project. Students will be instructed on the analysis and research methods required for the project and this approach is consistent with their approach for students (on other programmes undertaking a Masters dissertation) with no previous knowledge of social science methodologies. The project will draw on relevant aggregated learning outcomes of the programme and students will develop, with supervision, a science communication/public activity or area of research which they will analyse and reflect upon in a 12,000 word dissertation.
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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 2022/23, 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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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 12,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Other Study Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
565 )
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| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
other hours: engagement with practical project
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Feedback |
Students receive feedback on their topic choice and thereafter feedback on the 6-8 meetings with dissertation supervisor plus feedback on the draft dissertation. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Ability to plan and execute a research or practical project
- Ability to utilise relevant literature sources
- An understanding of the practical or research processes necessary to complete the work
- An ability to demonstrate understanding of the subject, drawing on learning from the programme
- An ability to demonstrate critical thinking in the analysis and conclusions of the dissertation
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Additional Information
| Course URL |
http://www.sciencecommunication.mvm.ed.ac.uk |
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Students develop generic cognitive skills (e.g. evaluation, critical analysis); communication, and IT skills; through the collection and evaluation of research data and develop autonomy, accountability and working with others. |
| Keywords | SCPE,Dissertation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Elizabeth Stevenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3258
Email: |
Course secretary | Mr Andrew Le Tissier
Tel: (0131 6)51 4075
Email: |
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