Handbook

This course is only available to students who enrolled in the MPH (Extn), MGH (Extn), MHLM(Extn), MIDI(Extn) or any of the dual programs with extension, who achieve a WAM of 75 or above after completion of at least 18UOC of their program and wish to complete the major project on a part-time basis over two terms. Students must repeat enrolment in PHCM9151 to complete the requirements for the 18UOC project. Students wishing to enrol in a project must obtain permission.

The 18UOC Major Project comprises in-depth study of a relevant public health, global health, health management or infectious diseases intelligence issue or topic. Candidates are expected to demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills gained in their program, through: identifying and defining a significant issue; systematically collecting relevant, up-to date information about the issue; analysing, interpreting and discussing the information; drawing conclusions; making recommendations; and writing a report in a manner consistent with academic standards at a postgraduate level.

The overall learning experience for students is independent research with individual supervision by an academic supervisor. Projects are either negotiated student-led proposals or selection from projects proposed by academic supervisors. See the School of Population Health Research Project Guidelines for students, supervisors and examiners for more information.