MD4002 Medicine: Honours 4 (Student-selected component)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

40

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students enrolled in the BSc Honours Medicine programme.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Ms D B Currie

Ms D B Currie
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Students will undertake an Honours level Student-Selected Component (SSC) research project. This SSC will enable students to pursue an area of their own particular interest at an advanced level. SSCs will involve one of the following: - lab/data based primary research project or a critical review project.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MD3001 AND PASS MD3002

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 95%, Practical Examination = 5%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 95%, Practical Exam = 5%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

A regular meeting with supervisor of up to one hour per week, plus regular workshops.

Scheduled learning hours

15

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

385

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • develop an understanding of scientific methods, including technical and ethical principles used when designing experiments and other research
  • develop an inquisitive and questioning attitude and apply rational thought process develop reflective practice using a portfolio entry for a significant learning event
  • be able to formulate a workplan in order to complete a task at an appropriate level in a defined time frame
  • summarise the findings of the dissertation topic and present them to an audience
  • understand the structure and organisation of a scientific paper be competent in the use of literature searching using online methods

MD4002 Medicine: Honours 4 (Student-selected component)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Flexible study

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

40

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students enrolled in the BSc Honours Medicine programme.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Ms D B Currie

Ms D B Currie
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Students will undertake an Honours level Student-Selected Component (SSC) research project. This SSC will enable students to pursue an area of their own particular interest at an advanced level. SSCs will involve one of the following: - lab/data based primary research project or a critical review project.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MD3001 AND PASS MD3002

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 95%, Practical Examination = 5%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 95%, Practical Exam = 5%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

A regular meeting with supervisor of up to one hour per week, plus regular workshops.

Scheduled learning hours

15

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

385

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • develop an understanding of scientific methods, including technical and ethical principles used when designing experiments and other research
  • develop an inquisitive and questioning attitude and apply rational thought process develop reflective practice using a portfolio entry for a significant learning event
  • be able to formulate a workplan in order to complete a task at an appropriate level in a defined time frame
  • summarise the findings of the dissertation topic and present them to an audience
  • understand the structure and organisation of a scientific paper be competent in the use of literature searching using online methods

MD4002 Medicine: Honours 4 (Student-selected component)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Summer after graduation

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

40

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students enrolled in the BSc Honours Medicine programme.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Ms D B Currie

Ms D B Currie
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Students will undertake an Honours level Student-Selected Component (SSC) research project. This SSC will enable students to pursue an area of their own particular interest at an advanced level. SSCs will involve one of the following: - lab/data based primary research project or a critical review project.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MD3001 AND PASS MD3002

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 95%, Practical Examination = 5%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 95%, Practical Exam = 5%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

A regular meeting with supervisor of up to one hour per week, plus regular workshops.

Scheduled learning hours

15

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

385

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • develop an understanding of scientific methods, including technical and ethical principles used when designing experiments and other research
  • develop an inquisitive and questioning attitude and apply rational thought process develop reflective practice using a portfolio entry for a significant learning event
  • be able to formulate a workplan in order to complete a task at an appropriate level in a defined time frame
  • summarise the findings of the dissertation topic and present them to an audience
  • understand the structure and organisation of a scientific paper be competent in the use of literature searching using online methods