PN5099
Masters Thesis Research in Neuroscience
2024-2025
120
60
SCQF level 11
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2024-2025
SCOTCAT credits : 120
ECTS credits : 60
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: Full Year
Planned timetable:
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.
Weekly contact: 1 hour (x 40 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 40
Guided independent study hours: 1160
As used by St Andrews: 30-minute Oral Examination = 25%, Dissertation = 75%
Re-assessment: No Re-Assessment Available
Module coordinator: Dr S R Pulver
Module teaching staff: various