HP409 One Unit
Dissertation for MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing
This information is for the 2025/26 session.
Course Convenor
Dr Emilie Courtin
Dr Mrigesh Bhatia
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing. This course is not available as an outside option to students on other programmes.
Course content
The aim of the course is to provide core information to students on dissertation-writing as well as to address queries students may have in relation to their dissertation topic, the methodology used, the likelihood of ethical approval, and data acquisition, among others.
The dissertation could be on any topic in the field of health policy, planning and/or financing. The main body of the dissertation should include the background to the research, method of investigation, results of the analysis, discussion and policy implications and recommendations.
Teaching
This course has a reading week in Week 6 of Winter Term.
Teaching comprises two 2-hour seminars. It may be merged with other MSc students in the Department when covering overlapping issues.
Finally, there is individual supervision for students on the dissertation.
Formative assessment
Students will be required to write a summary of the proposed dissertation, outlining the title, background to the topic, methods to be employed, and likely expected results.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words)
Key facts
Department: Health Policy
Course Study Period: Winter Term
Unit value: One unit
FHEQ Level: Level 7
CEFR Level: Null
Total students 2024/25: 46
Average class size 2024/25: Unavailable
Controlled access 2024/25: NoCourse selection videos
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