Master of Health Research Thesis 6CP PG (12070.1)

Candidates will undertake research resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge and/or the application of knowledge within a particular area of specialisation within the field. The work will include a searching review of the literature, a systematic approach to the acquisition of knowledge and the preparation of a substantial and well ordered dissertation demonstrating a thorough understanding of the state of knowledge in the area of inquiry and the relationship to the broader environment within which the dissertation is located.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Display a sound knowledge of the field of the thesis including recent contributions to that field
2. Demonstrate analytical and critical evaluation skills of a high order
3. Produce a substantial critical review of the field
4. Present an original contribution in the form of a contribution to knowledge or a new presentation of existing knowledge

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Demonstrated capacity and aptitude for research.