This course aims to provide you with an opportunity to engage in a research exercise under the supervision of an appointed academic supervisor. This allows you to develop and refine your scientific knowledge and research skills and will ultimately lead to the write-up of a research-based dissertation. During the course of the research project, you will enhance knowledge and research abilities in a specifically chosen area of research.
Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science (by Research) are strongly advised to refer to these instructions.
List of potential research topics and potential supervisors for academic year 2024/25.
It is also advisable for applicants to submit a completed Expression of Interest Form.
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Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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HSC5111 | Research Methods for Health Care Professionals | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
OCT5030* | Dissertation | 80 ECTS   |   | ||
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-25 (October 2024) and continue up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2026-27 (June 2027).   |
This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.