Program Overview

Dissertation (SURG0212)

Key Information

The Faculty of Medical Sciences offers the Dissertation module, specifically the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, with a credit value of 30. This module is only available for students on the MSc Advanced Critical Care Practice.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The dissertation project is designed to allow students to demonstrate how, upon completing the programme, advanced clinical practitioners in critical care are equipped to contribute to continuous improvement in the quality of care to individuals. Students will conduct an Improvement Science project, which encapsulates all the pillars of Advanced Practice. The project requires identifying and articulating a specific issue for improvement, constructing and managing a project, demonstrating iterative processes of adaptation, and reporting outcomes in line with internationally recognized standards of reporting.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Terms 2 and 3
• Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: Online
• Methods of assessment:
  • 20% Coursework
  • 80% Dissertations, extended projects, and reports
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 0
• Module leader: Miss Maria Carolina Britton

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.