Masters Dissertation

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 60
ECTS credit points 30
Module code MMB724468
Module Leader Shadrach Dare
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject School of Health and Life Sciences School Office
Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start), A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)

Summary of content

The Masters Dissertation will provide the opportunity for the post-graduate student to build upon their study of research methods. In undertaking a dissertation project, the student will engage in independent and self-directed learning using established techniques of research inquiry to explore a topic of relevance/area of professional practice. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate creativity and originality and develop a practical understanding of the application of research.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 0
Tutorials 18
Practicals 0
Seminars 6
Independent Learning 516
Assessment 60
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 50 45 CW1: Report (6000 words)
Course Work002 50 45 CW2: Presentation (20 minutes)