Thesis

Subject 514-702 (2008)

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Credit Points:	100.000
Level:	Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations:	This subject is not offered in 2008.
Time Commitment:	Contact Hours: Candidature is normally two years full-time or four years part-time. Total Time Commitment: All students are required to complete a miniumum of one year full-time.
Prerequisites:	n/a
Corequisites:	None
Recommended Background Knowledge:	None
Non Allowed Subjects:	None
Core Participation Requirements:	It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's courses. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Subject Overview:	The aim of the Master of Nursing (Research) is to contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through academic and clinically based research. Students work throughout their candidature under the supervision of a supervisory panel on a research topic reported in the form of a thesis. In most cases candidates will be required to complete methodological courses of study during their candidature.
Assessment:	The degree is awarded on the basis of examination of thesis. Marking of the thesis will include at least one external examiner. The thesis should be about 25,000 to 30,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and references.
Prescribed Texts:	n/a
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Students will gain generic skills in: independent study and project leadership; critique of literature; methological design; and writing.
Links to further information:	http://www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:	n/a