Dissertation for Occupational Medicine and Occupational Hygiene

POPH69000 Dissertation for Occupational Medicine and Occupational Hygiene 60 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Nicola Gartland Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 30.0 The Dissertation unit directs the student to evaluate and undertake an independent research study, demonstrating synthesis and contextualisation of knowledge in a chosen topic relevant to their field. The unit offers the opportunity to design a study, collect data, and disseminate findings with the support of an academic supervisor.Teaching and guidance on ethics for scientific research is included. Students are supported to develop their scientific writing and critical appraisal skills by presenting their thesis in the manner commensurate with standard practice in the relevant discipline. University-wide study support is available for writing and statistical analysis throughout the year.Students may undertake one of a number of dissertation formats, for example an adapted systematic review, or an empirical study into a chosen topic involving the collection of new data or analysis of secondary data. All formats will demonstrate research methods and data analysis knowledge. The expectations and assessment criteria for the MSc Dissertation are set out in the Dissertation Guide.There is a workshop at the beginning of the academic year to support the learning objectives of this unit, with emphasis on the options for the dissertation and study design. Students present a brief outline of their dissertation proposal, for peer reviews. This is an opportunity for the student to meet the academic team and to discuss their ideas with the course tutors and other students. A Dissertation Supervisor is allocated following the workshop. Information on supervisory process is provided in the Dissertation Guide. A second workshop is provided at the start of Semester 2 which provides guidance on statistical analysis and writing your dissertation. Students are supported by approximately 20 hours of supervisor guidance. The Dissertation unit directs the student to evaluate and undertake an independent research study, demonstrating synthesis and contextualisation of knowledge in a chosen topic relevant to their field. The unit offers the opportunity to design a study, collect data, and disseminate findings with the support of an academic supervisor. Teaching and guidance on ethics for scientific research is included. Students are supported to develop their scientific writing and critical appraisal skills by presenting their thesis in the manner commensurate with standard practice in the relevant discipline. University-wide study. Support is available for writing and statistical analysis throughout the year.Students may undertake one of a number of dissertation formats, for example an adapted systematic review or an empirical study into a chosen topic involving the collection of new data or analysis of secondary data. All formats will demonstrate research methods and data analysis knowledge. The expectations and assessment criteria for the MSc Dissertation are set out in the Dissertation Guide.There is a workshop at the beginning of the academic year to support the learning objectives of this unit, with emphasis on the options for the dissertation and study design. Students present a brief outline of their dissertation proposal, for peer reviews. This is an opportunity for the student to meet the academic team and to discuss their ideas with the course tutors and other students. A Dissertation Supervisor is allocated following the workshop. Information on supervisory process is provided in the Dissertation Guide. A second workshop is provided at the start of Semester 2 which provides guidance on statistical analysis and writing your dissertation. Students are supported by approximately 20 hours of supervisor guidance The unit encourages the detailed exploration of the evidence-base relevant to professional practice, expressly aiming to inculcate a culture of scientific enquiry and innovation for problem solving and solution generation. The Dissertation unit prepares the student in respect of conceiving, preparing and submitting the Dissertation. The student should demonstrate ability in the design and conduct of research in a professionally relevant topic.   The intended learning outcomes expect the student to be able to: <ul><li>formulate and justify a specific research question regarding a professionally relevant  issue; </li><li>select and justify the most appropriate study design and methods for the research  topic; </li><li>independently undertake  a study of a specific research topic with periodic supervision; </li><li>demonstrate synthesis and evaluation of literature relevant to the research question; </li><li>critically evaluate study methodologies and results in the context of relevant literature and evidence; </li><li>evaluate and propose appropriate solutions applicable to practice; and </li><li>present the independent study in an organised and professional format appropriate for a scientific audience. </li></ul> Upon completion, students should be able to:<ul><li>demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practice including the investigation, preparation and analysis of data to inform professional and/or clinical decision making;</li><li>demonstrate knowledge of the techniques of scientific enquiry and appropriate methodology for the chosen topic; and</li><li>demonstrate a working knowledge of relevant statistical methodology.</li></ul> <div class="WordSection1">Upon completion, students should be able to: <ul><li>present a coherent rationale for the topic of choice; </li><li>critically analyse policy and practice relevant to the chosen topic;  </li><li>demonstrate the ability to conceive and plan a scientific enquiry or adapted systematic review; and </li><li>undertake literature search and critically analyse that literature. </li></ul></div> Upon completion, students should be able to: <ul><li>critically evaluate scientific and clinical literature; </li><li>be capable of designing a systematic review/scientific enquiry; </li><li>be capable of selecting statistical methodology appropriate to the line of enquiry; </li><li>organise and manage the independent study with periodic supervision; and </li><li>present the independent study in an organised and professional format appropriate for a scientific audience.</li></ul> The unit is predominantly self-directed through independent learning. Relevant information and formative feedback are delivered through online synchronous workshops at the start of each semester. Information and support are also made available through a dedicated space on Canvas or other University central learning environment.   Student progress is monitored by supervisors.  0 Other 100% <table class="Table" style="margin-left:40px; border-collapse:collapse; border:solid windowtext 1.0pt"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; width:120.25pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" valign="top" width="160">Description</td> <td style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; width:3.0cm; border-left:none; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" valign="top" width="113">Weighting</td> <td style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; width:106.3pt; border-left:none; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" valign="top" width="142">Length</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; width:120.25pt; border-top:none; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" valign="top" width="160">Dissertation </td> <td style="border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; width:3.0cm; border-top:none; border-left:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" valign="top" width="113">100%</td> <td style="border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; width:106.3pt; border-top:none; border-left:none; border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" valign="top" width="142">Between 10,000 and 15,000 words</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Written and any other feedback (oral, recorded etc) provided 30 working days after submission by supervisor and second marker. Pre-requisites:MSc Occupational Medicine:  POPH68881, POPH68861, POPH68832, POPH68821, POPH68811, POPH68802, POPH68892 plus one further 15 credit unit  MSc Occupational Hygiene:  POPH68881, POPH68861, POPH68842, POPH60161, POPH68821, POPH63182, POPH68802, POPH68892  MSc Occupational Hygiene MSc Occupational Hygiene PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene MSc Occupational Hygiene 2yr PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occ Med PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occupational Medicine 2Yr PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene FT MSc Occupational Hygiene FT PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Medicine FT MSc Occupational Medicine FT PGDT Taught Component Optional N Supervised time in studio/wksp 30 0 570 If you have any questions regarding the content of this unit, please contact the Course Unit Lead, Nicola Gartland, via nicola.gartland@manchester.ac.uk.If you have any other queries, please contact the Programme Admin team via shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk.