Dissertation Project

Who should attend this course?

This Dissertation project course is intended for UK health and social care professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and complete their MSc in the field of Nursing, Health, Social Care and Midwifery.

Course content

The aims of the course are to:

• Complete a substantial piece of work which demands the use of appropriate skills of inquiry, critical analysis and evaluation of current practice.
• Develop insights of demonstrable value in chosen field
• Consider alternative ways of defining and managing a practice issue.

This course is provided for students undertaking the MSc Contemporary Nursing and who have completed 135 / 120 credits.  It will give you the opportunity to consolidate your research knowledge and develop skills (with tutorial guidance) through planning, undertaking and reporting of either:

• primary research
• service innovation
• analysis of policy or practice, or
• audit

Download a printable version of the leaflet for the dissertation project course

How does this module map the NHS KSF?

The course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for the KSF:

• Core dimensions 1, 2, 4 and 5.

Assessment

The assessment consists of a 10,000 word written dissertation.

Why choose this course?

How to apply

Apply for the Dissertation project course

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Course fees

Credit level for this course: 45 credits at Level 7

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Contract funding for NHS staff

The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.

If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.

Study routes

• Part Time

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield