Master of Public Health Research Project MED5479P

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Health and Wellbeing
  • Credits: 60
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Full Year
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

The research project is an independent piece of work which students undertake under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. Projects may comprise of the following: empirical research, secondary data analysis, evaluation or audit, a systematic approach to literature review or case study.

Timetable

Students will meet with their supervisor throughout the duration of their project.

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Project (80%): 10,000 - 12,000-word project [ILOs 1 - 4]

Presentation (20%): 10-minute presentation [ILOs 1, 2, 4]

Course Aims

The MPH Project aims to enable students to utilise the knowledge garnered throughout the programme in designing, developing, and autonomously undertaking a research project relevant to public health. The project also aims to increase student's confidence in utilising research skills, working under supervision in a self-directed way, and refining their academic writing.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

On successful completion of the MPH project, students will be able to:

1. Design, plan, and complete a research project related to the discipline of Public Health, and which adds to existing theoretical, methodological, and/or empirical knowledge.

2. Critically evaluate existing theoretical, methodological, and empirical literature.

3. Critically evaluate and justify methodological and ethical considerations made during the research process, from design to execution.

4. Synthesise and effectively communicate information throughout the research process.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.