The purpose of a Masters level dissertation is to provide evidence of academic study involving critical engagement with ideas at the forefront of professional knowledge, which meets the requirements of the QAA level descriptors for a Masters degree. In the dissertation module students have the opportunity to carry out their own supervised study through which they can apply their knowledge, develop or test ideas, and gain skills and understanding of how the boundaries of professional knowledge are advanced through research. Dissertation projects in the School of Health Sciences may be evidence reviews, empirical studies, structured service evaluations or clinical audit studies. Students undertaking the dissertation module work with a designated supervisor, who is normally a member of academic staff from their professional discipline. The supervisor guides and supports students in the development of their dissertation proposal, the execution of the study, and the writing of the dissertation report. Individual supervison is complemented by a series of group tutorials which provide a revision of key methodological principles, and an opportunity for peer discussion and support in the development of the dissertation ideas and project plan.