This is a 20 credit point year-long subject taken over two terms (10 credit points in each term). This subject will assist in the further development and maintenance of research culture in health care, and thus enhance the implementation of evidence-based practice. This subject is designed to assist students in applying their research knowledge and skills and provides them with the opportunity to undertake an independent research project and write a dissertation. It is recommended that students interested in undertaking this subject first complete Applied Research in Health Care (NURS 7004) and Ethics in Health Research (NURS 7022) where the dissertation topic will be identified and students will be allocated a supervisor.