Module overview
During this module you will develop a project proposal and gain governance approval undertake a project in an NHS environment. You will then undertake the project during your final year placement.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Work with a supervisor to design, plan and undertake a research project to test a hypothesis from conception to completion/archiving in accordance with ethical and research governance regulations, drawing on expert advice where necessary and involving patients and service users.
- Demonstrate an ability to present and disseminate information in a succinct, informative and sufficiently-detailed manner.
- Discuss the range of research undertaken in health and healthcare science and how these are applied in the specialism in which the student is based.
- Undertake an evidence-based literature review, critically appraise the output, draw appropriate conclusions.
- Analyse the data using appropriate methods and statistical techniques and interpret, critically discuss and draw conclusions from the data.
- Describe the ethical and governance approval processes required to undertake the planned research project.
Syllabus
This module will build on the knowledge and skills gained from the Research Methods module, allowing you to carry out a project and disseminate findings.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
During the autumn term you will develop a project protocol supported by online lectures, in-person taught sessions, seminar groups and individual tutorials. During the spring and summer terms you will then complete the project in an NHS environment as part of your final year placement.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Guided independent study | 8 |
| Project supervision | 6 |
| Independent Study | 357 |
| Seminar | 8 |
| Total study time | 385 |
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.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Project Protocol
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Students will receive a feedback form detailing improvements required in order to make the protocol suitable to be undertaken as a project.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Research paper | 80% |
| Presentation | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Presentation | 20% |
| Research paper | 80% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External