NURSING & MIDWIFERY THESIS B

NSM5MTB

2020

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject students are required to conduct a research study, and report that study, in a thesis. The research focus needs to be congruent with the research interests and programs within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The results of the research should contribute to the evidence base within either nursing and/or midwifery. Decisions about focus of the research and development of a research proposal should be made in consultation with the designated research supervisor before enrolment in this subject.

School: Nursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Ruby Walter

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: If the student is enrolled in HMN (only V1, V2, V3 or V4) or HMND then must have passed NSM5RFN and NSM5CPR and NSM5APA and NSM5APB If the student is enrolled in HMMID then must pass NSM5APA and NSM5APB and NSM5CIA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: NSG5MTB

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Provide appropriate evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist body of theoretical and or applied topic.

02. Demonstrate a high order of skill in analysis, critical evaluation and/or professional application through the planning and execution of a research study.

03. Demonstrate the ability to add to the body of knowledge in a relevant field text.

On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ruby Walter

Class requirements

Supervised ResearchWeek: 0 - 0
One 4.00 hours supervised research per week from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Individual consultation with a supervisor and independent study. Students are normally expected to present their work-in-progress in a research seminar program.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
15,000-word thesis or paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.Grades will not be finalised until the successful completion of a total of 60 credit points (NSM5MTA & NSM5MTB).	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	100	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online