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Dissertation Aims and Learning Outcomes

Topic - Analysis of Human Error Root Causes in Pharmaceutical Root Cause Management

Aims

This module aims to facilitate the production of a dissertation. As a consequence, students will:

• Produce a dissertation in writing that poses and answers a specified question or questions relating to pharmaceutical business and technology content, policy, and/or structures, utilising appropriate methodologies.
• Demonstrate a commitment towards professionalism and self-evaluation in all aspects of their work.

Learning Outcome 1: Identify and fully exploit available and emerging research resources in the conduct of their investigation to support and direct their research methodology or techniques.
Learning Outcome 2: Complete significant research into specialist topics and present findings/insights/hypotheses which reflect a mastery of the concepts and techniques involved.
Learning Outcome 3: Research information needs using a variety of sources.
Learning Outcome 4: Investigate current research developments to identify suitable areas for further research.
Learning Outcome 5: Draw on insights and skills developed on the taught stages of the programme to produce a significant piece of research and / or develop an application of professional / institutional relevance.
Learning Outcome 6: Integrate complex procedures and techniques to exacting professional standards.
Learning Outcome 7: Demonstrate an ability to write coherently and present information in a professional manner to the required academic level.
Learning Outcome 8: Exhibit the awareness necessary to become skilled reflective academic practitioner.

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Each student must complete a dissertation proposal using the attached template for validation by the MSc programme board. Proposals should state clearly what is intended to be developed and offer a review of current research in the area. A dissertation proposal should be more than just a documented idea. Students must demonstrate that they have carried out some research on their proposal and have considered the appropriateness, technical complexity, feasibility and scope of their proposed dissertation. Once the proposal is approved, the student will be appointed a supervisor/supervisors.

In developing their dissertation proposal, it is expected that the students will draw directly on the material and techniques presented and advanced in the related research module.

They should be able to demonstrate : Project planning and management skills related to the gathering, analysis and professional presentation of research findings.

• The ability to correctly identify, select and apply research methodologies and techniques appropriate to the dissertation under investigation.
• Ability to develop their personal development skills of communication, both written and oral.

THE DISSERTATION PROPOSAL
Students undertaking a dissertation should produce a research proposal under the following headings:
• Proposed Title
Consider this a working title. It is likely that your proposed title may change as your research develops and your research questions are refined.
• Aims and objectives
This is a useful section and is generally succinct and to the point. Be clear here as to what you want to achieve with your project. Having more than three or four objectives would not be achievable in the timeframe.
• Literature Review
The literature review can and should change in your finished dissertation but at the proposal stage it should detail the extent of research already undertaken and also identify areas of further research.
• Proposed Methodology
This section should detail how you intend to carry out your research and should justify why you are using those particular methods.
• Students should identify any potential challenges and/ethical dilemmas
• A Bibliography should be included in all proposals. The bibliography does not form part of the suggested word count.