University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The research project or dissertation will involve the study of a defined problem within the field of marine mammal science. Students will be required to collate and analyse data and discuss their results in the light of existing literature. In some cases, projects might also involve the design of experiments or the gathering of data. Students are tasked with developing a research proposal on their project topic. Each project will then be written up in the form of a thesis and presented as a poster during the end of year MSc student conference.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: To be arranged.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Research report or Thesis of up to 15,000 words (excluding bibliography) = 70%, Research proposal = 20%, Poster presentation = 10%


Re-assessment: No Re-Assessment Available