Dissertation (160cr School of Veterinary Medicine and Science)

Code

VETS4521

School

Veterinary Medicine and Science

Level

4

Credits

160

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

In regard to the thesis, the maximum word length of the thesis is dependent on the credit size of the thesis and the following apply:

§  160 credits – 35,000

The maximum word limit is inclusive of appendices, footnotes, tables but not the bibliography. The Thesis should embody the result of the candidate’s advanced study and research.

Additional course choice should be 20 credits from taught modules at Level 4 eg DVM portfolio course (code, VETS4027): 20 credits or from the Research Training Programme run by the Graduate School or other units offering generic training within the University, or from within any other generic training courses run within individual Schools. Any taught modules and research training taken must be clearly cognate with the student’s research topic.

Target Students

MRes students

Classes

Students will receive regular supervision while undertaking the thesis component, specific to their learning needs and thesis topic.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework 1: In regard to the thesis, the maximum word length of the thesis is dependent on the credit size of the thesis and the following apply: 160 credits – 35,000The maximum word limit is inclusive of appendices, footnotes, tables but not the bibliography. The Thesis should embody the result of the candidate’s advanced study and research.

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

To learn the skills necessary to undertake sustained, independent and innovative research.

To learn how to implement a considered, systematic methodology with respect to their own practice and critical analysis.

To develop skills for future careers which require postgraduates with a high level of analytical and communication skills, and who are able to pursue complex tasks in an independent, self-disciplined and flexible manner.

To learn the skills required to complete the research and writing for a 160-credit dissertation. The thesis must be the student’s own work but limited proofreading assistance can be obtained with the prior approval of a supervisor.

To complete 20 credits of generic training to complement their research area to support knowledge acquisition relating to research, employability, self and team management, use of information technology, communication skills, and numeracy as applicable.

To learn the skills required to receive examiner feedback following thesis examination by an Internal Examiner and an External Examiner (where appropriate two External Examiners) who will provide independent reports and also stating whether a viva voce is required.

Conveners

• Professor Catrin Rutland