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RDGY41130

Academic Year 2024/2025

Dissertation (Medical Imaging) (RDGY41130)

Subject:
Radiography
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
30
Module Coordinator:
Mr Jaka Potocnik
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 10
Spring 10
Summer 10
Trimester:
Year-long (12 months)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

In this module students are expected to undertake a body of research activity culminating in the submission of a minor thesis, the presentation of thesis material to external and/or internal examiners, and the preparation of an edited manuscript for submission in a peer review journal. This dissertation module enables the student to build on their capacity for independent work, inquiry and problem solving, under the guidance of their individual thesis supervisor. On completion of this module candidates will demonstrate:
- Their familiarity with study design, selection of appropriate methodologies and samples and power calculation;
- An ability to develop a research proposal and ethics applications as required;
- Proficient data collection, collation, analysis and interpretation skills;
- An ability to prepare and present a completed minor thesis, including an appropriate literature critique of the completed research.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate research competencies through the research process; including the planning, review and evaluation of research protocols and projects.
2. Establish and demonstrate competence in utilisation of and ability to comment on appropriate previous research and current information/literature and data.
3. Interpret statistical techniques appropriate to particular research projects.
4. Demonstrate a capacity for independent work, inquiry and problem solving.
5. Demonstrate an ability to analyse, criticise and make sound judgements within the presentation of the thesis material exercising appropriate academic and ethical decisions.
6. Prepare a manuscript suitable for publication in a peer review journal.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

725
Total

750

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Individual research work under supervision and critical writing.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Have completed a recognised module of at least 5 credits in value in Research Methods and Statistics at UCD Level 4


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Thesis/Dissertation: Thesis submission and examination. Week 14 Summer Graded No

100

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Preparation of an edited manuscript suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. Week 15 Summer Graded No

0

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Direct feedback from supervisory team on an ongoing basis while drafting their thesis and also feedback following assessment.

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