Postgraduate Course: Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia Dissertation (VESC11155)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
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 element may take several forms subject to approval by the course organiser and programme director, such as a research project, extended literature review or collection of case reports. All must show engagement with current literature. |
| Course description |
The dissertation element may take several forms subject to approval by the course organiser and programme director, such as a research project, extended literature review or collection of case reports. All must show engagement with current literature.
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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 2025/26, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2025 |
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) |
100% written element assessment (10,000-15,000 words) |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a written research project (empirical or desk-based)
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area
- Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner
- Provide recommendations based on research findings
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
A spirit of intellectual curiosity and academic enquiry
An understanding of research techniques and critical evaluation
Problem solving abilities
A good professional attitude and a high standard of professional behaviour
Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between veterinary science, medical science and other biosciences
Demonstrate an awareness of the role of veterinarians in the community, particularly in relation to ethical principles
Demonstrate competence in information technology including the use of computers for word processing, data handling and information retrieval.
Produce reports in a form that is satisfactory and understandable to the intended audience
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| Keywords | anaesthesia,analgesia,dissertation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Miss Juliet Duncan
Tel: (0131 6)50 8806
Email: |
Course secretary | Mr Stephen Mitchell
Tel: (0131 6)51 7112
Email: |
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