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Module title: Dissertation Module MPH Global Online
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30
Module code: HSC11166
Module leader: Martin Sharp
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Allied Health and Social Care Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The master’s dissertation is a cumulation of your learning and knowledge gained from undertaking the modules during your master’s journey to independently carry out a piece of research, either through conducting a literature review, analysis of secondary datasets, or writing of a substantial research proposal (that can be taken forward for doctoral study) on a topic aligned to public health and your research interests.The module content will be accessed via the Skills resources tab online via the virtual learning environment. It covers topics on how to; choose your research topic and develop an original research question, select an appropriate and feasible research design to answer your research question, develop a literature search strategy, conduct a critical appraisal of literature using standardised tools, navigate ethical and research governance issues, conduct methods of data collection/extraction, analyse and synthesise data, and write up your project.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Formulate an appropriate research question that addresses a gap in the evidence base.

LO2: Critique and identify an appropriate study design method to answer the research question.

LO3: Search and critically appraise the literature using appropriate and rigorous methods.

LO4: Critically reflect on and address ethical and research governance issues, in relation to the proposed methods of data collection and analysis for the study.

LO5: Critique the implications of the proposed research for public health policy, practice and/or education.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 3, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Martin Sharp
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Project Supervision 20 You will be provided with a supervisor who will act as a mentor and guide throughout your research project. You will be in control of your journey, ensuring you emerge as an independent expert who can drive the research questions and deadlines while developing the resilience and critical skills necessary to join the public health field as a confident and emerging researcher.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 580 You are expected to have a personal plan that guides your independent study. You will use it to schedule your time to prepare your dissertation. You should allow adequate time to complete tasks and prepare for meetings with your supervisor.
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Dissertation 100 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 10000 - 15000 You will write and complete a research dissertation either through conducting a literature review, analysis of secondary datasets, or writing a substantial research proposal on a topic aligned to public health and your research interests.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
HSC11165 Dissertation MPH(1)
 

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