Unit name | Research Project |
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Unit code | VETSM0009 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Sheard |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
A research project is undertaken after the examination. The project allows students to: Explore a subject area in depth; Develop laboratory and other practical skills relevant to the subject area; Carry out a balanced experiment and analyse the data with the assistance of a qualified statistician; Hone previously developed writing skills including abstracting information, data presentation and interpretation. Students commence their projects in May and must submit their work by mid-September.
The unit aims to develop a range of research skills.
Students will:
All students are assigned a named academic supervisor who advises the student at all stages throughout the project. Laboratory techniques are usually taught by technical staff.
Students are required to write up their project in the form of a scientific paper, combined with an in-depth literature review. The paper accounts for 75% of the available marks, and the course work 25%.
There is a strong reliance upon scientific journals (e.g. Meat Science, Food Microbiology, Animal Welfare).