SMP419: Dissertation (online)
This online module is led by Angie Ryan. It runs across the academic year and is worth 60 credits.
Module description
The dissertation, which is supervised online, enables students to develop an understanding of the processes and the skills required to undertake a supervised research project in health care.
Having successfully completed the dissertation, a student will be able to:
- demonstrate researcher skills commensurate with the achievement of a masters degree
- demonstrate independence of inquiry; produce a cogently argued piece of writing that demonstrates researcher competence and the ability to operate independently
- address issues of research design, methodology, ethics and theoretical arguments
- locate their own research in relation to these issues.
Objectives
By the end of a unit, the student will be able to:
- Design and manage a piece of original project work
- Discuss the ethical dimensions of your research and obtain appropriate ethical approval if needed
- Synthesise knowledge and skills previously gained and applied to an in-depth study
- Establish links between theory and methods within your field of study
- Select from different methodologies, methods and forms of analysis to produce a suitable research design, and justify this design
- Present your findings in an appropriate written format
Teaching methods
This module can also be taken as part of the following courses:
This module is not available as a DDP module
The teaching methods aim to give the students the confidence to undertake an original piece of research with the added support and guidance of supervisors.
A variety of online resources and interactive sessions will be used to outline what is expected from students and to help them develop their research question and proposal ensuring that all projects comply with both ethics and governance requirements.
One-to-one online discussions and email exchange with supervisors will provide a formal process of support to the students throughout the project including comments on drafts of the dissertation.
Fees and funding
You can find out more about fees and funding for CPD modules in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the link below. We accept sponsored as well as self-funding students.
How to apply
Find out what you need to do to apply for a CPD module in the School of Medicine and Population Health.
Contact
For more information on this module, speak to the lead academic:
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