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This unit is only available for students who have successfully completed CNA450 and CNA418; or are studying CNA418 in the same semester.
Introduction
This is the second of three linked dissertation units. Under supervision, you will implement the approved research protocol, complete data collection (as appropriate to the design), and progress your analysis. Webinars are used to troubleshoot methodological issues, maintain alignment between research questions, methods and analysis, and to iteratively interpret emerging findings in relation to the literature and nursing practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Dissertation Part 2 |
| Unit code | CNA446 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Shandell Elmer |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
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On-campus- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 5/7/2026 | 27/7/2026 | 30/8/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
| Trimester | 1/11/2026 | 23/11/2026 | 23/12/2026 | 13/2/2027 |
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Refine and maintain alignment between the research question(s), design, and analytic approach as the study is conducted and preliminary interpretations emerge incorporating supervisory feedback.
- Implement and document the approved methodology and analytic procedures with methodological rigour, data management integrity, and ethical compliance.
- Conduct data collection and progress analysis appropriate to the design; interpret emerging patterns in relation to the research question(s) and literature.
- Draft results/findings and discussion sections that demonstrate clear scholarly communication and coherent argumentation.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 060301 | $1,184.00 | $1,184.00 | not applicable | $6,356.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. |
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| Assessment | Research Progress |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Required readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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