Postgraduate Course: Written reflective element for One Health (VESC11036)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 60 |
| Home subject area | Veterinary Sciences |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | During this final year students can select from three main options: a written dissertation (current or historical), a casebook, a portfolio or a small research project. This written reflective element will be an assignment of 10-15,000 words and a detailed proposal must be submitted and approved by the candidates' supervisors and the programme director. An appropriate level of critical analysis, academic knowledge and reflection on the nature of enquiry will be required. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a written research project (empirical or desk-based);
- Develop a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area;
- Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature;
- Develop and ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner (written and oral);
- Provide recommendations based on research findings;
- Reflect on the processes involved with the development of the project.
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Assessment Information
| 100% written reflective element of 10-15,000 words |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Communication, dissertation, reflection |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Michael Thrusfield
Tel: (0131 6)50 6223
Email: M.Thrusfield@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk |
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