MSc Contemporary Healthcare dissertation (masters level)

Course details

By the end of this module you will be expected to present a dissertation, showing that you can:

• identify a relevant research topic
• design a qualitative or quantitative research project based upon a critical review of your topic
• show evidence of your knowledge and skills in critical appraisal, data collection, data analysis and synthesis, presentation and interpretation of research findings
• critically evaluate your research and consider the relevance to theory policy and/or professional practice
• show learning through the process.

The assessment will be in the form of an 18,000 word dissertation report. 

This module is the final core module for the MSc Contemporary Healthcare (Education) programme. 

Workshops and presentation days

In addition to working with your supervisor, you will be expected to attend three workshops plus a presentation day during the course of the year. These will be held on the Drake Circus campus. For distance learners, resources will be available via Moodle for the workshops; and the presentation can be organised remotely with prior agreement from the supervisor and dissertation co-ordinator.

Module dates

Workshops

The dates 10 September and 13 November 2018, and 12 March 2019.

The first contact day will provide an overview of the research process throughout the academic year, together with a workshop focusing upon the development of critical thinking, critical writing and their relationship in formulating a literature review. The remaining workshops will be aligned with your specific needs as you progress through the research process. 

Presentations: 

The dates are 4 and 11 June 2019 (student only present one day).

Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change, always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.

Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.

Entry requirements

To be considered for a place on the module:

• you must have completed 120 credits in modules linked to the MSc Contemporary Healthcare (Education) programme, including the core modules MCH513, APP702 and APP703.

Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation

Fees and funding

Fees

Please see our professional development module fees page.

Funding

Funding for this module may be available through your employing trust. Please contact your trust’s education coordinator in the first instance. If you work in the private, independent or voluntary sector, please contact your employer who will advise you accordingly.

Further information

For further information regarding this module, please contact:

Professional Development Unit

Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)1752 586951

Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)1752 586958

Module lead

The module lead is Dr Mala Arunasalam.    

Email: mala.arunasalam@plymouth.ac.uk