VETERINARY RESEARCH PROJECT - 2023/4
Module code: VMS3009
Module Overview
VMS3009 provides an opportunity for students to develop and apply research methods that are applicable for supporting life-long learning in the veterinary profession.
Module provider
School of Veterinary Medicine
Module Leader
MAILE Charlotte (Vet Med)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 6
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Workshop Hours: 1
Independent Learning Hours: 122
Tutorial Hours: 21
Captured Content: 6
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
Successful completion of Year 2 of the BVMSci programme & VMS3008
Module content
Lectures: Topics on performing and communicating a clinical research project (5 lectures) &/or online material. Supervision: 10 one hour weekly meetings with supervisors to discuss research progress and capture on research log book. Self directed project work: Students will be expected to spend a minimum of 17 days on project work which includes data collection and preparation of assessments.
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | RESEARCH LOG BOOK | 20 |
| Coursework | SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN FORMAT OF VETERINARY JOURNAL | 80 |
Alternative Assessment
NA
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to apply research methods and communicate the outcomes of a research study. The summative assessment for this module consists of: ; Research log book 20% ; Scientific paper (3000 words) in the format of The Veterinary Journal 80%. Formative assessment and feedback :- Formative feedback is provided during the weekly meetings with facilitators.
Module aims
- This module provides an opportunity for students to participate in a project that will enable them to demonstrate their abilities to apply research methods and communicate the outcomes
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Ref | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Develop and define an appropriate research hypothesis or question | KPT | RCVS 10 |
| 003 | Identify, evaluate and apply appropriate research methodology | KCPT | RCVS 6, 26 |
| 004 | Demonstrate a capacity for independent research both personally and as a team member | PT | RCVS 5 , 14, 19 |
| 005 | Apply appropriate techniques for the analysis of research results | KPT | RCVS 3, 11 |
| 006 | Interpret and discuss research findings in the appropriate professional and scientific context | KPT | RCVS 11, 12, 14, 17, 20 |
| 007 | Collate and present research findings in written, visual and/or oral format | KPT | RCVS 17, 20 |
| 001 | Define the scope of a research project through appropriate review and analysis of published literature | KCPT | RCVS 3 |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to enable the module learning outcomes to be achieved through guidance provided by: lectures, supervisor feedback, peer discussion, self-directed experiential learning thorough the participation in a research study. The primary mode through which this is achieved is through the weekly meetings with supervisors at which students will discuss their research log book and receive tutorial support. Supervisors fulfil the role of facilitators rather then project managers.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: VMS3009
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.