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The students carry out research into selected researchable and need-driven topics pertaining to mineral & metallurgical industries. They will be expected to carry out literature review on chosen topics, perform experiments and produce reports. Students will be subjected to both seminars and oral examinations (by both internal and external examiners) on their research projects.

The students carry out research project into selected researchable and need-driven topics pertaining to Mineral & Metallurgical Industries. They will be expected to carry out literature review on chosen topics, perform experiments and produce reports. Students will be subjected to both seminars and oral examinations (by both Internal and External Examiners) on their research projects.

The dissertation is a unique opportunity for students to carry out hypothesis-driven research in different areas of the programme under the supervision of academic staff. Oral presentations of the project are required (internal and external defence).

Investigating a research problem. Research design and planning execution of the research design. Data collection and storage. Analysis and interpretation of the obtained data. The student reports independent research findings as a dissertation which is submitted to the Department of Physiotherapy in partial fulfilment for the award of Doctor of Physiotherapy degree of the University. The dissertation is examined with the examination externally moderated.

An investigation is carried out in specialised areas of optometry under the supervision of academic staff and a thesis embodying the results is submitted and defended at the end.

The student will demonstrate the extent of application of knowledge and skills acquired in other courses especially research methodology in the execution of an individual research project. Individual student research report writing and presentation of the final research project report in an oral defence both internally before the faculty and final defence before the external examiners. Sample course contents for some nursing specialties Renal Nursing Course Contents Acquisition of basic and advanced knowledge and technical skills required for providing standard and quality Nephrology Nursing care to clients in diverse settings. Development of sense of responsibility for directions. Critical thinking and accountability for clinical decisions taken. Self- direction and personal development. Technical skills needed for conducting renal replacement therapy and other therapeutic measures with maximal dexterity. Operating Theatre Nursing Course Contents Lectures and clinical practice that emphasise various forms of theatre design. Preparation of surgical patients and theatre for various specialties surgeries. Application of principles and techniques of asepsis and infection control to ensure quality nursing care for patients throughout the perioperative phases. Planning, arrangement and storage of surgical consumable, surgical instruments. Electrocautery equipment to comply with the needs of patients and members of a surgical team. Ensuring suitable and safety - conscious steps to prevent injury and enhance the level of patient safety in the operating theatre. Occupational Health Nursing Course Contents Introduction to identification and control of risks arising from physical, chemical, and other workplace hazards. Hazards that include chemical agents and solvents, heavy metals such as lead and mercury. Physical agents such as loud noise or vibration, and physical hazards such as electricity or dangerous machinery. All aspects of health and safety in the workplace with focus on primary and secondary prevention strategies. The roles of Occupational health nurse in industries organisations and other settings. Geriatric Nursing Course Contents Study and care of the elderly. The physical and psychosocial needs of the elderly. The care environment of the elderly. Elder abuse prevention and care. Burden of care among informal care givers. Diseases of aging. Nursing care of elderly with chronic and acute illnesses. Geriatric homes and home care of the elderly.

The student is expected to study critically and carry out research on a specific problem in the area of nutrition and dietetics under the supervision of an academic staff. The student will present a project report and defend his/her findings before a panel of examiners.

Independent research findings into selected areas/topics of interest to the supervising academic staff. Students will be required to carry out literature survey on the topics, perform experiments and produce reports (preferably at the end of second semester). Students will be subjected to both seminar and oral examination on the projects undertaken.

Guided individualised tutorials in research implementation or product design and development. Student works one-on-one with assigned supervisor to initiate and execute a research project on an approved topic in the area of dental technology or the design and development of prototype dental technology devices. Such a project must have the potentials to come up with findings (facts, procedures, and/or devices) that could mitigate a predefined problem.