Prerequisites
HMG7950 - Research Methods in Public Health
Students are required to achieve a Distinction or above in HMG7950.
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Exhibit an integrated and comprehensive understanding of literature relating to an approved topic; | ||
2. | Successfully apply for ethical approval to undertake their research; | ||
3. | Determine suitable study design, research questions and suitable methods for data collection and analysis; | ||
4. | Critically analyse and reflect on information and research with the aim of contributing to a contemporary or emerging body of knowledge or practice; | ||
5. | Interpret and disseminate research information to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences; and | ||
6. | Utilise specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently plan, design and produce a minor research thesis which aligns with conventions for academic scholarship. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Thesis | The thesis will normally be assessed by at least two expert examiners from an appropriate area of expertise (12,000 -14,000 words) | 100% |
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