Advanced Practice Dissertation

Snapshot

Academic award	SCOTCAT award	European Credit Transfer (ECTS)	Academic status	Course length
This module forms part of the MSc Advanced Practice Framework.	60 points at Level 11 (Masters)	30 Credits	Postgraduate	600 hours of student effort (including assessment)

Academic School:

School of Nursing & Midwifery

How to apply:

Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, download in Word format

Fees:

Academic Year	Home/EU	Overseas	LMC *
2011-12	£360 per 15 credit module, £720 per 30 credit module, £1,440 per 60 credit module, plus £1,150 for dissertation	£925 per 15 credit module, £1,850 per 30 credit module, £3,700 per 60 credit module, plus £2,600 for dissertation	£465 per 15 credit module, £925 per 30 credit module, £1,850 per 60 credit module, plus £1,300 for dissertation
2012-13	£380 per 15 credit module, £490 per 20 credit module, £760 per 30 credit module, plus £1,200 for dissertation	£1,940 per 30 credit module plus £2,730 for dissertation	to be confirmed
2013-14	to be confirmed		to be confirmed
For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website. * LMC = low & middle income countries

Overview

The first part of the double module is delivered online by learning materials, online discussion boards and online and email academic contact. Students then have individual supervisors to see them through their proposal, research undertaking, and writing up.

Aims of the Module

To engage students in the critical exploration of a range of research methods.
To provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate under supervision their academic, organisational and research skills in the formulation, execution and writing-up of an empirical research project, or a critical review of an aspect of care or policy on an approved topic.
To support students in making the transition from practitioner to practitioner-researcher.

Teaching & Assessment

"It was great to be doing research instead of just reading about it. Thanks for the support."

The first part of the double module is delivered online by learning materials, online discussion boards and online and email academic contact. Students then have individual supervisors to see them through their proposal, research undertaking, and writing up.

E-learning offers students easy access to web resources and documents needed for their studies, as well as facilitating discussions and the exchange of ideas with fellow students and tutors. Anyone with access to the internet and basic IT skills will be able to use MyDundee.

The assessment is by a written dissertation of 20,000 words based upon an approved empirical research project relevant to the named award, or an approved critical review of practice or policy relevant to the named award. The dissertation is marked by two internal examiners (the supervisor and one other). Their agreed mark must be approved by the external examiner. Students may be required to undergo a viva voce examination of their work at the discretion of the external examiner, or board of examiners.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the postgraduate diploma stage (120 credit points at level 11 on the SCQF or equivalent).

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Contact

Dr John Drummond

Tel: +44 (0) 1382 388525

Email: j.s.drummond@dundee.ac.uk

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