IPH6003/IPH7003 Dissertation 2024-25
Section outline
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Activity
Topic
When
Where
Term 1
Workshop 1
Understanding the dissertation and getting started.
10:00-12:00
16/10/24
In person
Garrod Room 2.34
Workshop 2
Turning a topic idea into a research aim and question.
10:00-12:00
30/10/24
In person
Garrod Room 2.34
Workshop 3
Finalising and submitting your dissertation proposal and Q&A.
10:00-12:00
27/11/24
In person
Garrod Room 2.34
Term 2
Workshop 4
(iBSc only)
Working with your supervisor and completing your dissertation
Time TBC
22/01/25
In person
Garrod Room 3.10
Writing Groups
Write using the Pomodoro technique in a supportive environment
Every other Tuesday from the end of teaching onwards
Online and/or in person (calendar invites will be sent in Term 2)
iBSc Dissertation Deadline
Submit your dissertation
19/05/2025
On QMPlus
Term 3
Writing Groups
Write using the Pomodoro technique in a supportive environment
Every other Tuesday from the end of teaching onwards
Online and/or in person (calendar invites will be sent in Term 2)
iMSc/MSc/MRes Dissertation Deadline
Submit your dissertation
07/08/2025
On QMPlus
For a more detailed schedule of week-by-week activities, download the relevant Dissertation Timeline document under the tab for your programme.
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The Dissertation is worth 60 credits for iMSc, MSc and MRes students, out of a total of 180 credits for the degree. It is compulsory for all students.
The dissertation aims to equip you with the practical and critical skills required to plan, design, and deliver an individual piece of academic research. To do this you will need to consolidate the knowledge, skills and interests you have developed during your taught modules, acquire a specific set of new research skills, and apply these to a global health problem.
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Academic Content
- Critical appraisal and knowledge of different research methods
- Principles of a scholarly literature review as applied to global public health and primary care.
- Knowledge of key data sources including journals, evidence databases, and grey literature.
- Approaches to appraising, summarising, and synthesising evidence and data.
- Foundations of expertise in a specific topic area
Research skill development
- Basic understanding and skill of designing research in global/public health
- Searching & appraising academic and grey literature on a chosen topic.
- Awareness of different methods and methodological approaches.
- Appraisal and synthesis of findings.
Other transferable skills/ Attribute development
- Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
- Ability to reflect on and develop a scholarly approach to published and other evidence
- Intellectual integrity and knowledge of own strengths and weaknesses.
- Ability to seek and follow advice and feedback.
- Ability to write effectively and confidently in an academic and professional manner.
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The schedule for your dissertation is very different to other modules. The dissertation runs across terms 1, and 2 and part of the summer (term 3). It is delivered through a combination of:
- Self-directed study that you schedule yourself.
- 3 x 1.5-hour workshops that are delivered in term 1.
- Optional writing workshops in term 2 and 3.
- 10 hours of supervision that you schedule with the agreement of your supervisor over term 2 until the hand in date.
Your dissertation is also linked to the weekly teaching and assessment for Advanced Research Methods 1 (term 1) and Advanced Research Methods 2 (term 2). The diagram below maps out the activities that support your dissertation. Please also make sure you read and understand the dissertation timeline of activities (download under the Module Schedule tab) across all terms and the summer. The timeline includes key dates regarding:
- The dates and times of all dissertation workshops
- Suggested timings of your supervisory meetings
- The allocation of topic submission and supervisor allocation
- If applicable, the deadline to submit research ethics applications
- The final dissertation submission deadline
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If you are in year 1 of your part time MSc you are not required to submit a dissertation topic idea this academic year. That said you are welcome and encouraged to engage with the dissertation pages and start thinking about the dissertation you will conduct in your second year. You are also welcome to attend the dissertation workshops and any other dissertation related activities in your first year.
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Self-directed study (term 1, 2 and 3)
The dissertation spans the duration of your degree. You should set aside a couple of hours per week during term 1 to work on your dissertation. The intensity of the dissertation work will increase as the academic year progresses, please make sure you plan for this in collaboration with your supervisor. Your Academic Adviser can also help you plan how you manage your workload. See the dissertation schedule to understand what dissertation work you should be doing and when.
Time management is an essential research skill. Managing your dissertation work alongside the completion of your modules during term 1 and 2 is a way of honing this key research skill.
Term 1 Dissertation workshops
Over the course of term 1 the following three in-person workshops will be delivered. It is essential that you attend these workshops. They will help you to understand the requirements of the dissertation and how to develop, plan and conduct your dissertation research.
- Workshop 1: Understanding the dissertation and getting started
- Workshop 2: Turning a topic idea into a research aim and question
- Workshop 3: Finalising and submitting your dissertation proposal and dissertation Q&A
Term 3 Dissertation Writing Group
If you engaged with all term 1 and 2 activities, by term 3 (from May to August), you should have a clear plan for your dissertation including: a well-defined research question arising from a background literature review; research aims; research objectives; and a clear research methodology.
Throughout term 2 and 3 you will continue to meet with your supervisor, and you can also join scheduled writing groups aimed at supporting with the writing process (see module schedule document).
Note: your dissertation supervisor is more suited to give specific advice on your dissertation topic. These writing workshops are an opportunity to ask general questions and advice about your writing process, and an opportunity to write together and motivate each other using the Pomodoro technique.
Dissertation supervision (terms 2 and 3)
The dissertation is an independent project. It represents your own work and is therefore your responsibility. This includes responsibility for organising meetings with your supervisor, agreeing an agenda, providing your supervisor with draft chapters in advance for feedback at mutually agreed times.
Supervision will therefore involve:
- Initial guidance in developing and focusing your research question.
- Signposting relevant scholarship on the topic.
- Helping you to develop feasible work plan for the dissertation.
- Advising you at strategic points to help you stay on track and alert you to any significant problems.
- Providing critical inputs in your argumentation and analysis.
In addition to any necessary troubleshooting, supervision meetings should be utilised to seek critical feedback on the design of research and discuss choice of theory and the analysis and presentation of findings.
Each student is entitled to 10 hours of dissertation supervision from when their supervisor is allocated. It is up you and your supervisor to decide how you use these 10 hours.
If you are struggling with any personal problems that are making it hard for you to engage with your dissertation let you supervisor know. Most importantly let your Academic Adviser know of any issues you are having and get the support from QM Welfare if required.
Recommended resources
QM Library Services Academic Skills Centre.
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Once released, the list of MSc Supervisors can be found below.
You will also find the Supervision Agreement below, which you should discuss with your supervisor in your first meeting.
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- Ecological analysis: The association between gender inequality and vaccine coverage: An analysis of national level quantitative data by Hiromi Hibino (MSc)
- Grounded theory analysis of documents: Exploring the themes elicited and concepts derived from the mental health first aid published evaluations by Elizabeth MacWhyte (MSc)
- Literature Review: User fees exemption policy for maternal healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa: Impact on equity in access and utilization of maternal health services by Ackim Sankhani (Msc)
- Realist Review, Using realist synthesis to develop effective interventions in context: Lessons from harm reduction in the transformational festival setting by Ariele Nylander (MSc)
- Scoping review, Invisible, insignificant, ‘ungrievable’: a scoping review on the help-seeking barriers of Transgender Domestic Violence and Abuse victims in the UK by Emma Joyce (MSc)
- Systematic review with meta-analysis, Gender differences in the clinical presentation, management, and short-term outcomes of patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction by Tetiana Lunova (MSc)
- Critical Discourse Analysis, Quick Snips in Sub-Saharan Africa: Concerns and Critiques of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Strategies , Grace Cooney (MSc)
- Interview study, Exploring perceptions and enabling factors for the National Health Insurance System (NHIF) Kenya, Susan Emmily Akoth Nungo (MSc)
Note also that there are more examples under the iBSc Module Information tab, but that the requirements and length of iBSc dissertations differ from yours.
It also might be helpful for you to watch some of the talks that were part of a recent 'Dissertation Celebration Series'. You will be able to see students talk about their dissertation research and the experience of completing a dissertation.
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The final dissertation constitutes 100% of the mark for the dissertation module. The dissertation is worth 30 credits out of 120 credits that you take in the whole year.
The dissertation aims to equip you with the practical and critical skills required to plan, design, and deliver an individual piece of academic research. To do this you will need to consolidate the knowledge, skills and interests you have developed during your taught modules, acquire a specific set of new research skills, and apply these to a global health problem.
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Introduction and learning objectives
In this first dissertation workshop, we will review the aims of the dissertation project and the dissertation process. We will work together and develop a plan to manage your dissertation workload and develop and scope out an initial dissertation topic idea during term 1. By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
- Describe the dissertation process and the learning activities it involves.
- Recall how to find information and support about the dissertation.
- Explain how you will start to develop a dissertation topic.
- Create a plan for your term 1 dissertation activities.
Pre-workshop preparation
In preparation for this dissertation workshop please can you:
- Review the dissertation module information and identify anything you have questions about.
- Identify a 2-3 hour weekly slot during term 1 that you can use to work on your dissertation.
- Write down any topics that you are interested in and are considering for your dissertation.
Workshop materials and exercises
The workshop slides can be found below when made available.
Below is some key information and short exercises that will help you revise the work we did during the workshop.
What is a dissertation? Before you get started with developing a research question and collecting data it is important to understand what a dissertation is. Specifically, how a dissertation different from the assessments you will submit for your other modules.
A dissertation is an extended piece of extended piece of academic or scholarly work that demonstrates:
- A detailed understanding of a subject.
- Exploration of a research question that arises from a detailed understanding of existing scholarly literature (or lack thereof).
- Educated choice of and the application of research methods.
- Demonstration of critical thinking.
- A contribution to a field of research.
- Ability to conduct an independent research project.
In short a dissertation is a piece of self-directed work. This is not to say that there is not lots of support available for your dissertation. That said, it is your responsibility to drive the dissertation project and collect the tools and skills necessary to complete it. It is also your responsibility to ask for help if you are struggling.
Now you understand what you role is in delivering the dissertation you also need to develop an understanding of what the final dissertation will look like and how it will be assessed. The best way to develop this understanding is read the assessment criteria. We looked at the assessment criteria in the workshop but it is a very good idea to keep on looking at it as you progress your dissertation project. The criteria will help you to structure your final dissertation and understand the kind of content that each chapter should contain.
Now you know what a dissertation is you are ready to start thinking more carefully about developing a topic and a research question.
Useful materials and resources
- The ‘Module Information’ section of the dissertation pages
- The assessment criteria for the dissertation
- The assessment criteria for ARM1
- The QM Library Services Academic Skills pages
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Introduction and learning objectives
Over the last few weeks, you should have conducted some scoping research and reading around your dissertation topic, this include the work you have been doing for your ARM1 assessment. In this session we will discuss how to bring the scoping research together and develop a preliminary research aim and research question. By the end of the work shop you will be able to:
- Describe a what a research aim and a research question is.
- Demonstrate how to develop a research aim and question from a period of scoping research.
- Plan how you will develop your dissertation aim and question and write this process up in your ARM1 assignment.
Pre-workshop preparation
At the end of the last dissertation workshop we started thinking about how to narrow down a topic. Ahead of this workshop, we want you to begin that process by starting to read a little around your chosen topic. We ask that you find at least two sources relevant to your chosen topic, and complete the worksheet below ahead of the workshop.
NOTE: This activity will also help you develop your annotated bibliography and your research proposal assignments for ARM1. If you start this now, you will have less work to do later.
Workshop materials and activities
The workshop slides can be found below when made available.
Below are the three exercises we attempted in the workshop. Please repeat them in your own time to help you come up with a set of tasks and a schedule to help you develop the 'Introduction and background/rationale' and 'Research aims, question and objectives' sections of your ARM1 proposal.
Remember, a well-researched aim and question will lead to a logical and feasible methodological approach. Try to work through these tasks in pairs. Giving and receiving feedback on your work is an excellent way to learn.
Useful materials and resources
- The assessment information for ARM1
- The ‘Accessing Support’ area of the QM Library Services Academic Skills pages
- The 'Background to Issue, Rationale and Objectives' section of the dissertation criteria
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Introduction and learning objectives
In this final session we will review your progress on the ARM 1 research proposal assessment and confirm the process for submitting your proposed dissertation topic. We will also make time for a general dissertation Q&A and confirm the process for supervisor allocation. By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
- Articulate the steps you need to take to complete and submit your ARM1 research proposal assignment.
- Understand how to submit your dissertation topic so you can be allocated a supervisor.
- Identify any further questions you have about the development of your dissertation proposal.
Pre-seminar preparation
In preparation for this dissertation workshop please can you:
- Identify any worries or gaps in knowledge regarding your ARM1 research proposal assignment.
- Devise questions to ask the academic team to help you progress your ARM1 research proposal assignment.
Workshop Materials and Follow Up
The workshop slides can be found below when made available.
You can also find further guidance on the research proposal on the ARM1 QMPlus page. Please make sure your follow the guidance for your programme of study (iBSc or MSc).
A link to the dissertation topic questionnaire can also be found on the ARM 1 assessment area. Remember the deadline for the completion of the questionnaire is the same as the deadline for the research proposal. If you have been granted extenuating circumstances please still to try to complete the questionnaire on time. Remember, the questionnaire is not assessed and the information you provide by completing it is required so we can match you with a suitable supervisor in a timely manner. We only need basic information to allocate you a supervisor. -
Info to follow at the start of Term 2
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Info to follow in Term 2
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Academic content
- Knowledge of the principles of scholarly literature review as applied to global health, primary care and public health
- Knowledge of key data sources including journals, databases and grey literature relevant to these fields
- Knowledge of approaches to appraising, summarising and synthesising findings from primary studies
- Knowledge of word processing, reference managing and presentation software
Research Skill development
- Search academic and grey literature including databases, hand searching and citation tracking
- Critically analyse literature on a chosen topic relevant to global health, primary care or public health
- Summarise and synthesise the findings from primary studies to produce a coherent review of the topic
- Present findings to an audience and respond to constructive criticism
Other transferable skills/Attribute development
- Personal organisation and project management
- A reflexive and scholarly approach to published and other evidence
- Intellectual integrity and knowledge of own strengths and weaknesses
- Ability to seek and follow advice and feedback in the course of a major literature review.
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The schedule for you dissertation is very different to other modules. The dissertation runs across terms 1, 2 and 3. It is delivered through a combination of:
- Self-directed study that you schedule yourself.
- 3 x 1.5-hour workshops that are delivered in term 1.
- 1 x 1.5-hour workshops delivered in term 2.
- Optional auditing of Advanced Research Methods 2 workshops in term 2.
- Optional writing groups in term 2.
- 10 hours of supervision that you schedule with the agreement of your supervisor over term 2 until the hand in date.
Your dissertation is also linked to the weekly teaching and assessment for Advanced Research Methods 1 (research proposal). The diagram below maps out the activities that support your dissertation. Please also make sure you read and understand the dissertation timeline of activities below across term 1 and 2. The timeline includes key dates regarding:
- The dates and times of all dissertation workshops
- The timings of your supervisory meetings
- The allocation of topic submission and supervisor allocation
- If applicable, the deadline to submit research ethics applications
- The final dissertation submission deadline
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Self-directed study (term 1 and 2)
The dissertation spans the duration of your degree. You should set aside a couple of hours per week during term 1 to work on your dissertation. The intensity of the dissertation work will increase as the academic year progresses, please make sure you plan for this in collaboration with your supervisor. Your Academic Adviser can also help you plan how you manage your workload. See the dissertation schedule to understand what dissertation work you should be doing and when.
Time management is an essential research skill. Managing your dissertation work alongside the completion of your modules during term 1 and 2 is a way of honing this key research skill.
Term 1 Dissertation workshops
Over the course of term 1 the following three in-person workshops will be delivered. It is essential that you attend these workshops. They will help you to understand the requirements of the dissertation and how to develop, plan and conduct your dissertation research.
- Workshop 1: Understanding the dissertation and getting started
- Workshop 2: Turning a topic idea into a research aim and question
- Workshop 3: Finalising and submitting your dissertation proposal and dissertation Q&A
Term 2 Dissertation workshop & writing groups
In term 2, we will run one compulsory workshop for iBSc students:
- Workshop 4: Working with your supervisor and completing your dissertation
If you engaged with all other term 1 and 2 activities, by the end of term 2, you should have a clear plan for your dissertation including: a well-defined research question arising from a background literature review; research aims; research objectives; and a clear research methodology.
Throughout term 2 you will continue to meet with your supervisor, and you can also join scheduled writing groups aimed at supporting with the writing process (see module schedule document).
Note: your dissertation supervisor is more suited to give specific advice on your dissertation topic. These writing workshops are an opportunity to ask general questions and advice about your writing process, and an opportunity to write together and motivate each other using the Pomodoro technique.
Dissertation supervision (term 2)
The dissertation is an independent project. It represents your own work and is therefore your responsibility. This includes responsibility for organising meetings with your supervisor, agreeing an agenda, providing your supervisor with draft chapters in advance for feedback at mutually agreed times.
Supervision will therefore involve:
- Initial guidance in developing and focusing your research question.
- Signposting relevant scholarship on the topic.
- Helping you to develop feasible work plan for the dissertation.
- Advising you at strategic points to help you stay on track and alert you to any significant problems.
- Providing critical inputs in your argumentation and analysis.
In addition to any necessary troubleshooting, supervision meetings should be utilised to seek critical feedback on the design of research and discuss choice of theory and the analysis and presentation of findings.
Each student is entitled to 10 hours of dissertation supervision from when their supervisor is allocated. It is up you and your supervisor to decide how you use these 10 hours.
If you are struggling with any personal problems that are making it hard for you to engage with your dissertation let you supervisor know. Most importantly let your Academic Adviser know of any issues you are having and get the support from QM Welfare if required.
Recommended resources
QM Library Services Academic Skills Centre.
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Once released, the list of iBSc Supervisors can be found below.
You will also find the Supervision Agreement below, which you should discuss with your supervisor in your first meeting.
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- Frame analysis: An 'Ideal Victim'? A Frame Analysis of UK Mass Media Discourse around Victims of FGM/C by Aneeta Shah Summers (iBSc)
- Literature review and quantitative data analysis: NHS bed occupancy and surgical cancellations by Ilona Gray (iBSc)
- Literature review and interview study: Exploring the Issues Presented by the NHS Upfront Charging Policy in East London by Lydia Warren (iBSc)
There are also some example MSc dissertations under the MSc/iMSc/MRes Module Information tab, although note that the lengths and requirements for their dissertations differ.
It also might be helpful for you to watch some of the talks that were part of a recent 'Dissertation Celebration Series'. You will be able to see students talk about their dissertation research and the experience of completing a dissertation.
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Name
Jonathan Kennedy
Role
Dissertation Module Lead
Contact
j.kennedy@qmul.ac.uk
How to schedule meetings
Please email me to schedule meetings. We can decide the length of the meeting depending on the issue we need to discuss.
Name
Andreas Papamichail
Role
MSc Programme director
Contact
a.papamichail@qmul.ac.uk
How to schedule meetings
Please email me to schedule meetings. We can decide the length of the meeting depending on the issue we need to discuss.
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Issue
Who to contact first/where to look for information
How to contact them
Difficulty understanding the dissertation process
The dissertation lead in term 1. Your dissertation supervisor will also be able to help you in term 2.
Ask in workshops, by e-mail or during 121 meetings with module lead/supervisor.
Questions about assignment
The dissertation lead in term 1. Your dissertation supervisor will also be able to help you in term 2.
Ask in workshops, by e-mail or during 121 meetings with module lead/supervisor.
Other material unavailable or links broken
The dissertation lead.
E-mail
Help navigating QMPlus page
The dissertation lead.
Ask in seminars or e-mail the dissertation lead.
Personal issues
Whoever you feel comfortable speaking to, but ideally your personal tutor in the first instance
E-mail or in advice and feedback hours
Technical problems with submission of assignments
The Global Health Education Administrator (Laksha Thulasitharan). Please use the email appropriate for your programme:
- If you are an MSc student: msc-enquiry-globalhealth@qmul.ac.uk
- If you are an iBSc student: ibsc-enquiry-globalhealth@qmul.ac.uk
E-mail
Extenuating circumstances mean you can’t submit assignments on time
QMUL’s extenuating circumstances guide.
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Additional academic skills support
For support beyond that offered on the module or on the wider Global Health programme, particularly when it comes to writing essays and citation practices, please consult QMUL’s Academic Skills pages. They offer one-on-one tutorials, group tutorials, and drop-in sessions. This may be particularly helpful for students who are not familiar with the UK higher education system.
Click on link.
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Extenuating Circumstances (EC) Process: Student Guidance
Extenuating circumstances (commonly referred to as ECs) are "circumstances that are outside a student's control which may have a negative impact on a student's ability to undertake or complete any assessment so as to cast doubt on the likely validity of the assessment as a measure of the student's achievement" .
Students are strongly advised to read the Advice and Counselling Extenuating Circumstances Guide.
Extenuating circumstances may include medical and personal circumstances such as bereavement, but do not include events such as holidays, mis-reading timetables, workload (academic work, and formal employment), computer problems, or not being aware of rules, regulations or procedures.
The core principle behind the extenuating circumstances policy is the 'fit to sit' policy. By taking an assessment, a student declares themselves fit to take it; any claim for extenuating circumstances relating to that assessment shall not normally be considered.
Please see below the two types of EC Claims you can submit:
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1. Extenuating Circumstances (EC) consideration process – Standard EC form:
- You must submit the EC form before your assignment deadline - this form is submitted via your MySIS portal.
- Evidence of the precise extenuating circumstances will be expected to be provided in line with the QMUL guidance on ECs.
- If your EC is approved you will be provided with a revised submission date which will be the next date from the list provided below. **See list in document below**
- Please make your tutor aware of your EC submission as they may be consulted regarding this during the consideration process.
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2. Self-Certification
- You can ‘self-certify’ for three EC applications per academic year.
- Self-certified ECs do not require evidence to be submitted.
- Self-certified ECs will be automatically granted.
Please note that these will be automatically granted only if they meet the standard requirements, as outlined in the QMUL guidance. All EC claims- whether self certified or standard- should be for “circumstances that are outside a student’s control which may have a negative impact on a student’s ability to undertake or complete any assessment so as to cast doubt on the likely validity of the assessment as a measure of the student’s achievement’. Please refer to the section “What does ‘extenuating’ mean?” in the QMUL guidance for more information.
For all queries please review the extensive and comprehensive guidance at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/student-experience/student-wellbeing-hub/extenuatingcircumstances-a-guide-for-students/in the first instance. For all other queries please contact your relevant course administrator.- Self-certified ECs will be granted a seven-day extension only
- It is not permitted to use consecutive self-certification applications. This means you cannot claim for two back-to-back seven-day periods using self certification. Also, you cannot normally use a self-certified application more than once for the same assessment.
- If you require longer than seven days then you must submit evidence with a Standard EC form.
- We cannot guarantee that self-certified ECs submitted after the first week of September will be marked in time for graduation.
- You must still submit your self-certified EC prior to the deadline of the assignment that it relates to.
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Please note: If a student is experiencing any difficulties, they must tell someone at the time in order to get the appropriate advice and assistance. Normally this would be the student's tutor or another member of staff in the school/institute, however there are other sources of advice and support available to students which can be accessed through the Advice and Counselling Service. Anything that a student tells a member of staff will be treated as confidential.
Additionally, unless students report their extenuating circumstances formally at the time then it is very difficult for QMUL to help them in terms of their studying. QMUL does not accept retrospective claims for extenuating circumstances so students need to tell someone about their problems as soon as possible.
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You covered ethics in week 2 of ARM 1. It might be worth going over your notes from this class.
Not everyone will require ethics approval for their dissertation. Broadly speaking, only those students that collect primary data from human participants — e.g. interviews, surveys, focus groups, experiments, observations - need to get ethics approval. It might also be necessary if you work with personal or sensitive information — e.g. some forms of health data or financial records. Students who base their dissertation on secondary data analysis (datasets already anonymised and in the public domain) or desk-based research (e.g. literature reviews, theoretical or conceptual work) typically don’t need ethics approval. If you are in doubt about whether or not you need ethics approval, talk to you Academic Advisor or Supervisor.
If your dissertation research requires ethical approval, then you need to apply to the Global Health Devolved Research Ethics Committee. If this is something you are considering please read the resources below carefully. The time necessary for applying for ethics needs to be factored into your dissertation plan.
If you are considering a dissertation that might require ethics please discuss this at your first supervisory meeting!
Please watch the video from Dr Jen Randall on research ethics and how to apply for ethical approval:
- https://qmul-ac-uk.zoom.us/rec/share/ysgA6tYyJHPlJhpLiJjG5RAK6PSKimCuJwlBkexNur1F0mZZt7CebPvmkVO0EK5z.kohltUO1CZmSvzXr?startTime=1668586211000
- Passcode: 3@D8JuKf
Once you have watched the video above please work with your supervisor on completing and submitting the ethics form (download below).
Note, it is extremely unlikely you will have the time to conduct research within the NHS. Such research requires NHS and QMUL ethical approval, and you simply won't have time to get both in the time available.
