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The dissertation is an independent research project which is researched and written under the supervision of a member of academic staff. The model for the dissertation is a journal article. The module provides a structure for taught and independent study to enable you to:
- explore the theoretical principles, approaches and methods of research in data science
- manage the practicalities of research such as project planning, dealing with ethical committees and so on
- gain experience in writing a proposal
- undertake your own research project
- write up your work in a reflective and scholarly way
- prepare for publication of your work
What you choose as the focus of your research project and dissertation will depend very much on your own interests, and the opportunities you have available locally. The requirements for this module are that your project is a) relevant and motivating to you; b) small enough for you to be able to focus on developing and demonstrating key research skills (rather than laboriously collecting and analysing large amounts of data); and c) discussed and agreed with the dissertation team.
Module code
CHME0021
UCL credits
60
Course Length
48 Weeks
Face to Face Dates
- Nov: TBC ONLINE
- Dec: TBC ONLINE
- Jan: 18
- Feb: 22
- Mar: 22
- May: 24
- Jun: 28
Assessment Dates
Proposal Submission: TBC
Journal Paper Submission: TBC
Module organisers
Dr Paul Taylor For further information contact courses-IHI@ucl.ac.uk
Who can study this course?
MSc Health Data Analytics students
Admission requirements
Open to all UCL MSc Health Data Analytics students who have or are in the process of completing the eight taught modules.
Content
Independent research project
Assessment
Project proposal (20%); Journal paper (80%)
Selected reading list
Dependent on project area