Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE PAT5826

 
TITLE Dissertation

 
UM LEVEL 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course

 
MQF LEVEL 7

 
ECTS CREDITS 30

 
DEPARTMENT Pathology

 
DESCRIPTION The dissertation for mainly taught streams shall be approximately 25,000 words in length (excluding headings, tables, references, and appendices).

Learning Objectives

The candidate is expected to:
1. address a specific research objective
2. to document a thorough understanding of the main issues in the chosen field of study
3. to demonstrate command of the research skills

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES Pre-requisite Study-unit: PAT5953

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Dissertation

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Dissertation Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S

 

 
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