Dissertation (research project)
Key information
- Start date:
- 04 November 2024
- Attendance dates:
04 November 2024
21 January 2025
20 May 2025
- Venue:
- Kate Granger Building, 30 Priestley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7YH
Depending on the subject and content, modules will mainly be delivered via a combination of face-to-face and online.
- Some modules may be taught at: Stag Hill campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH
- Contact details:
- Post-registration Administration team
- Tel: +44 (0)1483 683576
- Email: postreg_admin@surrey.ac.uk
- Level
7 (postgraduate) - Credits
60 - Module code
NURM112
Overview
The dissertation module supports students to plan, undertake and report on a substantial original project that is relevant to their professional practice and their workplace organisations.
Students will choose a topic area of their interest and will be supported throughout the project by a named supervisor. The project will involve developing a relevant research question and outlining the relevant policy context, carrying out a literature review, developing a robust methodology, collecting/identifying and analysing/synthesizing data, and to critically discuss the relevance of the findings to practice and current knowledge.
Students will gain confidence in understanding and applying the research process. The students will have the opportunity to develop skills in research leadership, critical thinking, and writing, translating knowledge into practice, literature reviewing and digital knowledge.
Please note: this module is only available to students enrolled on one of our CPD postgraduate courses.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Develop and apply appropriate research questions.
- Develop and apply principles of research ethics.
- Develop an understanding of research and policy context for the particular project.
- Systematically search and critically appraise relevant literature.
- Collect and analyse/synthesise data utilising appropriate analytical methodologies.
- Discuss findings and implications of findings for practice, research and education
Course content
Indicative module content includes:
- The process of supervision
- Accessing academic and wellbeing support
- Research ethics
- Conducting literature reviews
- Planning and carrying out data collection
- Planning and carrying out data analysis
- Dissemination and sharing findings.
Learning and teaching methods
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to: offer a blend of learning methods to support the learning needs of students who may have had a break from academic study, and are completing part-time programmes. Group seminar sessions support professional peer to peer learning, and enable students to draw upon their own experience.
The learning and teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Group seminar with group discussion
- Supervision support for all students
- Guided online learning activities
- Self-Directed Study
Assessment
Dissertation of 15,000 words comprising the submission of an independently written report containing several chapters, to include a critical review of the literature, methodology, findings/results, and a discussion of the relevance of findings to healthcare practice and current knowledge.
Course leader
Dr Carin Magnusson
Lecturer in Health Services Research
Entry requirements
Pre-requisite for this module is:
- Successful completion of Research Design and Methodology or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and understanding.
- Successful completion of 90 credits of the student’s programme
Co-requisite for this module is:
• Successful completion of all PGDip elements within the student’s programme.
Note: It is recommended that the student completes all other programme modules before commencing the Dissertation module, however if a student has a final module requiring completion alongside (of up to 30 credits), and has completed the Research, Design and Methodology module successfully, then this can be supported as a co-requisite
You must be enrolled on and near the completion of, one of our CPD postgraduate courses.
Fees and funding
£2,500
How to apply
Please submit a dissertation enrolment form, this must be approved and signed by your respective director of studies. Students who are paying per module must also submit a CPD application form.
Please note:
- Applications close approximately 6 weeks before the module start date or earlier if we reach a maximum number of applications. If we still have spaces on the course, we may extend the application deadline date.
- It is important to ensure that you complete all sections and answer all questions, incomplete forms will cause a delay and may result in you missing out on an available place.
- If you are registered on a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course then you will need to complete an application form for each CPD module you wish to apply for.
Terms and conditions
When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and regulations and our terms and conditions. You are also confirming you have read and understood the University's prospective student privacy notice.
If your sponsoring healthcare provider is funding you for this module, by submitting an application you agree to allow all information regarding your module (for example your exam results) to be shared with the sponsoring provider.
Cancellation policy
If you withdraw less than seven days before the module commences or do not attend on the first day (without informing the module administrator) the full cost of the module will be charged. Withdrawals after the module commences will also be charged.
Module availability
Places are confirmed approximately one month before the module start date. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
Disclaimer
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to module content) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the module. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a module with us. Read the full disclaimer.
Course location and contact details
Campus location
Kate Granger BuildingOur Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS degree, nursing and midwifery, and health science courses are taught at the Kate Granger Building (30 Priestley Road), on the Surrey Research Park.
Additional information
Depending on the subject and content, modules will mainly be delivered via a combination of face-to-face and online.
Some modules may be taught at: Stag Hill campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH.
- Email: postreg_admin@surrey.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)1483 683576
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH