Master of Health Research Thesis Type 1 PT R (48cp) (8348.2)

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

On 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; and
4. Present an original contribution in the form of a contribution to knowledge or a new presentation of existing knowledge.

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Enrolment in Master of Health.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Demonstrated capacity and/or aptitude for research.