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 2018-19 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

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

 

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

 

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

 

Presentation of the results in a detailed report.

 

Experience in presenting the results in an oral presentation.

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

Syllabus
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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

Project - Meetings with university supervisor, carry out project work in laboratory

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           10
Meetings with university supervisor, carry out project work in laboratory
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
Coursework  2000 words max (equi  10 weeks after project starts  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Project plan 
Coursework  15 mins  scheduled close to project sub  20  Yes    Oral Presentation 
Coursework  10000 words (or equi  end June for submission  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Disseration Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
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