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BP5027: PROJECT PART 2 - MEDICAL PHYSICS (2024-2025)

Last modified: 03 Sep 2024 08:16


Course Overview

This course includes a data collection, computational or theoretical component, whereby students will perform the methodological and data-analysis components of a research project defined in Project Part 1 - Medical Physics. Students will work with an expert in the field to complete the aims of their project.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Pietro Marini

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course comprises a research project, lasting approximately 12 weeks (including write-up time). The project is intended to encourage development of interest in a particular aspect of the overall field of study. The student will also develop an understanding of research methods and skills including planning a work schedule, organisation of a working routine, and data collection and analysis techniques. Other transferrable skills that will be developed include initiative and independent thought by the student as well as the communication skills required for production of a thesis and for delivery of a poster presentation on the project.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Thesis

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 80
Assessment Weeks 19 Feedback Weeks 25

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Feedback

Word count: 4,000-6,000

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseAnalyse data showing originality in their interpretation in relation to scientific literature.
ProceduralApplyDemonstrate self-direction and originality in planning tasks and solving problems during a research project.
ProceduralCreateCommunicate the outcomes of research or product development to professional standards through established dissemination routes, such as a dissertation and poster.
ProceduralEvaluateEvaluate the research findings in relation to applicable techniques, theoretical limitations and experimental or design considerations.
ProceduralEvaluateSynthesise appropriate conclusions and findings through knowledge and systematic understanding of the research process and any limitations of the work.

Poster Presentation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks 19 Feedback Weeks 25

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralCreateCommunicate the outcomes of research or product development to professional standards through established dissemination routes, such as a dissertation and poster.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Oral Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 27 Feedback Weeks 27

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Feedback

Since this is the resit (and therefore final assessment) feedback would typically only be provided (in person) if a student were to be granted another attempt on appeal.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralEvaluateSynthesise appropriate conclusions and findings through knowledge and systematic understanding of the research process and any limitations of the work.
ProceduralCreateCommunicate the outcomes of research or product development to professional standards through established dissemination routes, such as a dissertation and poster.
ProceduralAnalyseAnalyse data showing originality in their interpretation in relation to scientific literature.
ProceduralEvaluateEvaluate the research findings in relation to applicable techniques, theoretical limitations and experimental or design considerations.
ProceduralApplyDemonstrate self-direction and originality in planning tasks and solving problems during a research project.

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