Choosing the methodology

In the following sections you will find an outline of requirements for some of the types of methodologies commonly chosen by Department of Health Sciences’ students, along with some examples of topics addressed and some useful references. You can also find example dissertations by previous years’ students on the library site.

If you do not have previous experience or training in the methodology you wish to use for your project it is imperative you have selected the relevant modules as part of your course. For example, if you wish to conduct a systematic review you need to be undertaking or taking the Evidence Synthesis module. There should be no expectation that your supervisor will teach you the methodology you have chosen.