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Health Sciences Research Dissertation Preparation
PostgraduateCUR-MPH6052024
Course information for 2024 intake
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Health Sciences Research Dissertation Preparation
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- formulate a research question appropriate to the student's field of study
- formulate an appropriate research methodology
- apply ethical principles and scientific integrity in the design of the research
- critically review literature on the chosen topic.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Independent research. Submission of a project proposal including an Ethics application (if applicable). Proposal to include aims, objectives and/or hypothesis; statement of significance; brief literature review; detailed methodology; ethical implications if appropriate; timeline and budget.
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- Extended Literature Review (Pass/Fail)
- Ethics application if appropriate (Pass/Fail)
- Research Proposal (100%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.25 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 20 to 24 hours of study each week.
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