Module Code - Title:
CT6002
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DISSERTATION 2 (CLINICAL THERAPIES)
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
CT6002 is one of two dissertation modules on the MSc in Clinical Therapies created to allow students who have progressed from the PGDip in Clinical Therapies the opportunity to undertake a research project.
Syllabus:
Students undertake a research project where they design, undertake, analyse and disseminate the results of a study in an area identified in conjunction with a supervisor. There are no formal lecture or teaching sessions, and meetings are arranged between the student and the supervisor directly.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On completion of the MSc Clinical Therapies, students will be able to;
- Promote evidence based practice in their specific profession.
- Critically appraise and evaluate the evidence base in their specific profession
- Effect change management in their workplace
- Apply the principles of reflective practice
- Produce a relevant piece of work that enhances the knowledge base of their profession
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On completion of the MSc Clinical Therapies, students will be able to;
- Demonstrate ethically based professional actions.
- Demonstrate actions that support self-determination of all clients.
- Critically evaluate health and welfare legislation and se
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On completion of the MSc Clinical Therapies, students will be able to;
- Make decisions with reference to evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning.
- Collaborate and co-operate with other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary teamwork envi
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
This is a self-directed learning process, with guidance and advice from the supervisor. Students are free to identify their own area of interest, and design their own individual research question.
Prime Texts:
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADVANCED HEALTHCARE PRACTICE
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
sarah.dillon@ul.ie