Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
The aim of this programme is to develop a rigorous scientific approach to understanding of cardiovascular health and the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease. This will be achieved through a series of lectures, laboratory practical, case study sessions and interactive clinical demonstrations. This will be delivered by academic staff from the Institute of Medical Sciences and clinical staff from NHS Grampian. This will equip you with the full range of academic, critical thinking, research and investigatory skills necessary for laboratory research and/or PhD study.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course will consist of taught lectures, laboratory practical, data analysis, clinical demonstrations and clinical case studies. By completing this programme you will be able to critically evaluate current concepts in the field of cardiovascular disease research; exhibit a deep understanding of how risk factors interact at a molecular, cellular and whole body level lead to the development of cardiovascular disease and gain a critical insight into cardiovascular therapies in the clinical situation; form a debate around the effects of different risk factors and how these contribute to health and disease; and finally design and conduct a research study that would answer an important question in cardiovascular disease therapeutic targets.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
| Feedback |
Students answer 2 questions from 4. This is the summative end of course exam. Feedback will be the overall course mark. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 15 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
| Feedback |
Students will write up a report on the laboratory practical and feedback will be provided via a report mark, with critical comments |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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Feedback will be provided at the end of the tutorial and they will write up a general summary of the tutorial which will be assessed and feedback provided 2 weeks later. |
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| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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Unmarked, feedback will be provided |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | A critical understanding of the main theories, concepts and principles in one or more specialisms within the cardiovascular field. |
| Procedural | Analyse | planning, executing and analysing data in a laboratory practical in the cardiovascular field |
| Reflection | Evaluate | demonstrating originality in creating scientific debate incorporating up to date knowledge in cardiovascular health and disease |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse methods of technologies, practices and materials associated with cardiovascular disease research. |
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