Minor Thesis A

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 6801
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Course ID
202322
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

During Minor Thesis A students have the opportunity to refine and extend competence in scholarly inquiry, critique and reflection, and to gain confidence and authority in the research process through the development and conduct of a small research project.  Through this research activity students should become a contributor to the knowledge base of nursing or midwifery. There may be an opportunity to publish the findings of the research in a nursing, midwifery or other journal.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and refine a research question and/or problem that has relevance to their field of practice and is suitable to the nature and scope of a minor thesis
  • Justify an appropriate research design to investigate the identified research question/problem
  • Demonstrate analytical ability in situating the research question within the literature and present this as a literature review
  • Demonstrate analytical ability in applying the identified research design to develop a sound research proposal and feasible research project plan and schedule

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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