MSc Dissertation Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine

BIOL68390 MSc Dissertation Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine 60 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Alexander Eckersley Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 30.0 This dissertation module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an independent, in-depth exploration of a specialist topic relevant to non-invasive aesthetic practice. Building upon prior learning in the postgraduate diploma in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, students will critically engage with current evidence, policy, theory, and practice, to develop skills essential for evidence-informed leadership in aesthetic medicine.Through guided one to one supervision and additional e-modules, students will formulate relevant research questions or hypotheses, apply systematic approaches to conduct literature reviews, analyse data, draw non speculative, relevant conclusions. The dissertation will demonstrate the student’s capacity for critical thinking, research literacy, and integration of knowledge in a chosen area of aesthetic practice.Students may choose to complete one of the following types of study:  Adapted systematic reviewEmpirical research (qualitative or quantitative)Publication basedFull systematic review that includes data collectionService development/professional reportSecondary data analysis (qualitative or quantitative)Research proposal This module supports the development of  analytical, and reflective skills, preparing students to contribute to the advancement of safe, ethical, and evidence-based aesthetic medicine.   This dissertation module provides students with the opportunity to undertake an independent, in-depth exploration of a specialist topic relevant to non-invasive aesthetic practice. Building upon prior learning in the postgraduate diploma in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, students will critically engage with current evidence, policy, theory, and practice, to develop skills essential for evidence-informed leadership in aesthetic medicine.Through guided one to one supervision and additional e-modules, students will formulate relevant research questions or hypotheses, apply systematic approaches to conduct literature reviews, analyse data, draw non speculative, relevant conclusions. The dissertation will demonstrate the student’s capacity for critical thinking, research literacy, and integration of knowledge in a chosen area of aesthetic practice.Students may choose to complete one of the following types of study: Adapted systematic reviewEmpirical research (qualitative or quantitative)Publication basedFull systematic review that includes data collectionService development/professional reportSecondary data analysis (qualitative or quantitative)Research proposal This module supports the development of  analytical, and reflective skills, preparing students to contribute to the advancement of safe, ethical, and evidence-based aesthetic medicine. To enable students to independently investigate a specialist topic within non-invasive aesthetic medicine through a substantial piece of research-focused academic work.To advance students’ ability to formulate clear, relevant, and feasible research questions or hypotheses, rooted in current issues and debates in aesthetic practice.To build students’ critical understanding of research design and methodology, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches relevant to aesthetic and healthcare contexts.To enhance students’ competence in the critical appraisal of literature, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation strategies, including those used in systematic reviews, audits, and secondary data analysis.To promote the integration of theory, policy, and evidence-based practice in addressing complex challenges in the field of aesthetic medicine.To support students in developing a research proposal or project that reflects methodological rigour, ethical responsibility, and practical relevance within the regulatory frameworks of clinical aesthetic practice.To further develop transferable academic and professional skills, including critical thinking, digital literacy, teamwork, and effective communication of research findings to a variety of audiences.To cultivate reflective and self-directed learning strategies that empower students to evaluate and improve their academic performance and research practice.   A1 Select and investigate pertinent material in an area of study relevant to their interests, critically analysing policy, practice, theory and research and their implications for aesthetic practice B1 Demonstrate systematic conceptual understanding that enables evaluation of current research and advanced scholarship in skin ageing and aesthetic practice B2 Demonstrate a critical evaluation of a range of methodological approaches and be able to debate their appropriateness to the students project B3 Evaluate the implications of their results for future practice and/ or research B4 Demonstrate originality of thought and critical awareness of the applications of research evidence, theory, practice and policy in the context of aesthetic medicine    C1 Demonstrate competence in the use of electronic databases and conducting online literature searches C2 Orgainse disparate sources of electronic information C3 Act autonomously in planning and implementing a dissertation C4. Demonstrate that they are able to take responsibility for their own learning   D1. Write coherently and cogently D2 Develop critical thinking and analysis. D3 Demonstrate research and enquiry skills by accessing and analysing literature in order to inform and develop practice.  D4 Synthesise large quantities of information D5 Reflect on their own academic, clinical and managerial performance and utilise strategies to improve these. D6 Present work to support the learning and development of others D7 Develop organisational and time management skills   The teaching and learning for this unit takes place over year one using a longitudinal approach. Learning methods utilised involve a blend of both online learning and face to face tutorials and workshops. On line components will require students to engage with on-line materials developed for the purpose, including video clips of interviews with researchers, interactive demonstrations and guided activities.  Directed study components comprise additional exercises and specified reading related to each session/seminar. 0 Other 10% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 80% 7 Oral assessment/presentation 10% <figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Assessment task</td><td>Length</td><td>Weighting </td></tr><tr><td>Summative Oral presentationPoster assignmentA research dissertation based upon a chosen area of skin ageing and aesthetic medicine.  </td><td>  10 minutesA0 poster<10000 words  </td><td>  10%10%80%  </td></tr><tr><td>Formative<o:p></o:p>Students will be required to submit a draft of their proposal and receive feedback from their personal tutor prior to final submission.</td><td> </td><td>0%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Verbal and electronic. N <a href="http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/academicsupport/informationandadviceonlink2listsreadinglistsoftware/">http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/academicsupport/informationandadviceonlink2listsreadinglistsoftware/</a><o:p></o:p> Seminars 10 Tutorials 10 0 580