PN5099 Masters Thesis Research in Neuroscience

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

120

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

n/a

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Module coordinator

Dr S R Pulver

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Module Staff

various

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Module description

The student will carry out a major piece of original and independent research under the supervision of an academic advisor. Supervision will be regular but will vary depending on the nature of the research project and the skill set of individual students. Under normal circumstances, research will be carried out during both semesters and during the summer. The aim of the module is to give students an opportunity to design, conduct and analyze neuroscience research and then learn how to present such work in writing. Assessment will be in the form of an oral presentation at the beginning of semester 2 and in the form of a written thesis submitted by the stated date in August.

Assessment pattern

30-minute Oral Examination = 25%, Dissertation = 75%

Re-assessment

No Re-Assessment Available

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 hour (x 40 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

40

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

Guided independent study hours

1160

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Develop skills in creative thinking and scientific approaches.
  • Learn how to plan, conduct, analyse, interpret and write up research.
  • Learn how to defend your proposed research plan in an oral presentation.