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MSc Research Project

Course code

B91RS

Course type

Dissertation (PGrad only)

Level

Level 11

Credits

Senior course leader

Jane White

Department

Bioscience

Course Aims

This course aims to provide:

the opportunity to analyse a particular industry based problem or topic in depth.
conduct a relevant lab or library-based study
To provide a chance to improve fundamental research and analysis skills and advance understanding of the processes involved in Food Science investigation

Learning Outcomes

Outcome	Category (see details below)
Design, plan and conduct a piece of original research relevant to their degree discipline Demonstrate self-motivation, time management, planning and organisation skills in the area of research Engage critically with published research and appreciate own research within the wider context of food or beverage research Demonstrate originality of thought with respect to the specialist area of study Present a clearly written report in an appropriate academic style	POT1
Achieve self-reliance as an independent worker Foster generic and specialist practical skills that can be applied in future employment. Self management, communication and study skills	POT3

Outcome

Category (see details below)

Design, plan and conduct a piece of original research relevant to their degree discipline
Demonstrate self-motivation, time management, planning and organisation skills in the area of research
Engage critically with published research and appreciate own research within the wider context of food or beverage research
Demonstrate originality of thought with respect to the specialist area of study
Present a clearly written report in an appropriate academic style

POT1

Achieve self-reliance as an independent worker
Foster generic and specialist practical skills that can be applied in future employment.
Self management, communication and study skills

POT3

Learning outcome categories

POT1: Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
POT2: Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
POT3: Industrial, Commercial and Professional Practice
POT4: Autonomy, accountability and working with others
POT5: Communication, Numeracy and ICT

Course Relationships

Linked

B91PJ Project Studies

Course Availability

This course is available at the following locations:

Location	Study Period
Edinburgh	May (Semester 3)
Online	All Year

Related programmes

This course can be taken as part of the following programmes:

Programme Code	Title
B947-BRD	Brewing and Distilling, MSc
B901-BRD	Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship, MSc

Course Version: 1.0