Module Details

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Title MEDICAL PHYSICS RESEARCH PROJECT
Code PHYS868
Coordinator Dr HC Boston
Physics
H.C.Boston@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Aims

The aim of the research project is that the student should carry out research on a topic relevant to medical physics in a clinical setting. The project should be based on a research hypothesis. The aim is to apply the knowledge and skills obtained during the taught element of the programme to a research topic. The aim is that the student will gain experience of research methodology including data collection, analysis and interpretation. The students will also gain experience of presenting their research to an expert audience and of wrting a detailed scientific report on their work.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The ability to solve a research problem using the knowledge gained during the programme.

(LO2) The ability to carry out a literature survey and present a written report.

(LO3) The ability to make or interpret detailed measurements using medical physics instrumentation and/or techniques and draw conclusions

(LO4) Presentation of the results in a detailed report.

(LO5) Experience in presenting the results in an oral presentation.

(LO6) The ability to prepare a plan for the project and present it as a written report

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Organisational skills

(S3) Communication skills


Syllabus

 

A research project for the MSc Degree based on a research hypothesis relvant to medical physics in a clinical environment. The content will be based on the knowledge and skill derived from the taught modules in the master programme.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Project
Description: Meetings with university supervisor, carry out project work in laboratory
Attendance Recorded: No
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 50 -100


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           10

10
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 590
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Project plan There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :10 weeks after project starts  2000 words max (equi    20       
Oral Presentation There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :scheduled close to project submission date, normally June  15 mins    20       
Disseration There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end June for submission  10000 words (or equi    60       

Recommended Texts

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