Module overview
In this module, you will develop a research project proposal, secure University and NHS governance approval, and conduct your research within an NHS setting as part of your final-year placement.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply appropriate statistical techniques to analyse data, critically interpret findings, and draw reasoned conclusions within the context of cardiac physiology.
- Present research findings effectively through a structured report suitable for journal submission and communicate key insights to academic and clinical audiences.
- Develop a research question and protocol, demonstrating an understanding of healthcare science research and its application in cardiac physiology, while ensuring ethical and governance compliance.
- Conduct a critical literature review and acquire a suitable retrospective dataset for secondary analysis, maintaining research integrity and governance standards.
Syllabus
This module is designed to empower students to take ownership of their learning through the development and execution of a NHS placement-based investigative project.
The module covers:
1. An introduction to NHS governance and clinical research, understanding key principles and regulatory frameworks
2. Developing a clear research question and project brief to define a focused research aim
3. Using a range of resources to find and retrieve relevant literature, building a strong rationale for an NHS-based research project
4. Preparing a project plan by identifying specific objectives, setting milestones, and using Gantt charts for project management
5. Attaining approval to undertake an NHS-based project by following University and NHS governance processes
6. Acquiring a sample from a retrospective dataset that aligns with the chosen research question
7. Analysing and interpreting data to generate meaningful insights.
They will make evidence-based recommendations for NHS service improvements based on their project findings
8. Reporting experimental findings and observations in the format of a scientific paper suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
During the autumn term, you will collaborate with a supervisor to develop a project protocol. This process will be supported by seminars, asynchronous lectures, and individual tutorials.
Once you receive approval from the University ethics committee and your placement NHS Trust, you will carry out the project in an NHS setting during the spring and summer terms as part of your final-year placement.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 6 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 266 |
| Guided independent study | 8 |
| Total study time | 300 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Dawn-Marie Walker. An Introduction to Health Services Research.
Pranee Liamputtong. Research Methods in Health: Foundations for Evidence-based Practice.
Ann Bowling. Research Methods in Health .
Assessment
Assessment strategy
To pass this module you must achieve a weighted mean average of 40% or more AND pass the written research paper component at 40% or more.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Project report | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Project report | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External