Postgraduate Course: MScR Dissertation in Optical Medical Imaging (CHEM11062)

Course Outline
School	School of Chemistry	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	140	ECTS Credits	70
Summary	A research and professional skills training tailored to the student's area of interest in the theme of Optical Medical Imaging which will develop conceptual and analytical skills specific to that area, leading to a dissertation describing original research.
Course description	Project dependent.

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

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2022/23, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Full Year
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 1400 ( Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 40, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 28, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 1332 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Feedback	Feedback provided by research supervisor and co- /assistant supervisor in the form of both research group meetings and 1:1 project updates as appropriate.
No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge & understanding of their chosen research field including a critique of best practice in the subject area. Demonstrate required research-specific practical skills and techniques resulting in original research outputs, including a foundation in research design and management; written, numerical, and analytical skills; production of scientific reports. Demonstrate critical thinking in a research project context including critical analysis and management of data, judging the relationship between theory and methodology, and assessment of the appropriate techniques and/or data analysis to address the research question. Demonstrate the development of transferable skills including written, visual and oral dissemination of research findings, teamwork, project management, and organisational skills. Demonstrate the capability to produce an original piece of scientific research in the chosen research area.