View Specification DocumentPublic Health Nutrition Research Dissertation MED5181P
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing
- Credits: 60
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Summer
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
Students complete an independent research project in the area of Public Health Nutrition
Timetable
The project takes place over the summer months.
Requirements of Entry
None
Excluded Courses
MED5103P, MED5160P, MED5198P
Co-requisites
MED5182
Assessment
Written project report - 70% (meets all ILOs) (word count specific to journal requirements)
Supervisor report, including assessment of professional behaviour - 20%
Critical reflection of how project work has met AfN core competencies and standards - 5% (300-500 words)
Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? No
It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.
[No exceptions]
Course Aims
To provide students with the skills to be able to plan and execute an independent nutrition research project in the area of Public Health Nutrition and present and discuss its findings.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
On completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Critically design and execute a research project, including an evaluation of the literature, in the area of public health nutrition.
2. Organise and present research reports, critically discussing limitations contributions to current knowledge.
3. Plan and manage time effectively by prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
4. Critically reflect on which AfN core competencies and standards have been met by this piece of work.