Independent research is the defining feature of a postgraduate student. In this module, students will conduct a mix of applied and methodological research study under the supervision of one member of staff from Biostatistics, Computer Science or Public Health, with the potential addition of a domain expert or Health Care Professional if it is required by the subject of the dissertation. Students will identify the research question and use appropriate methodologies to answer a specific gap in existing knowledge in health data science. There will be a minimum of 12 hours of supervisory meetings to assist each student in achieving this. The written assessment is a 10,000 word dissertation.