NUR5100 - Research project in nursing - 2017

36 points, SCA Band 1, 0.750 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Faculty

Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Coordinator(s)

Professor Mibel Aguilar

Unit guides

Offered

Peninsula

  • Full year 2017 (Day)
  • Full year 2017 (External Candidature)

Notes

HDR unit

Synopsis

This unit comprises a major research program including submission of a thesis. The thesis should embody the results of the candidate's investigation, which demonstrates independence of thought and the candidate's ability to carry out research in that discipline. Minor coursework such as a literature review and oral presentation is specified by the enrolling department.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project;
  2. show communication skills in both oral and written presentations to both a specialist and non-specialist audience;
  3. have demonstrated the potential to pursue higher studies and learning in the relevant area of study.

Assessment

Minor thesis, literature review and allied work. Assessment will be advised to the student by the department/school honours coordinator.

Chief examiner(s)

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Nursing

Nursing and midwifery