Dissertation: Empirical Research or Systematic Review (APP753)
Enabling students to design and undertake a systematic review, or an approved research project, under supervision.
CPD for healthcare professionals

This 60 credit dissertation module enables International and full-time students to conduct a systematic review and Home and part-time students to undertake a systematic review or an approved research project, under supervision. It provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge and understanding of research methods to a subject relevant to their programme award; and to theory, policy and / or practice.
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This module aims to enable the student to demonstrate their ability to design and undertake a systematic review, or approved research project, report and present the findings, and learn further about research methodology through the process. Students will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of research methodology and methods gained throughout the earlier stages of the programme, and thereby develop a deeper understanding of the application of research to practice.
Applicants must have successfully completed module APP745 - Research Methodology and Application.
At the end of the module the learner will be able to:
18 November, 2 December 2021, 27 January and 16, 17 March 2022.
Module dates may be subject to change.
The dissertation timeframe is normally from September until the end of August. Students are expected to have made significant progress with their ethical committee application where relevant prior to the start of the dissertation process. Students will primarily work with their dissertation supervisor throughout the dissertation period. In addition, workshops provide additional support for the write-up process and opportunities for peer learning. Students will also present their work to members of the academic team and their peers towards the end of the dissertation period.
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The lead for this module is Kevin Hambridge.