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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Research Project | |||
| Reference | PH4133 | Version | 5 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | March 2013 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To further develop experience in research methodology by the generation of original data and to evaluate, present and defend research results. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Plan and perform procedures to acquire data. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate original research in a written format with reference to pertinent literature. |
| 3 | Demonstrate an ability in communication skills including defence of research results. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The application of research skills for data generation, analysis and presentation in an aspect of pharmacy addressing the themes, The Patient, The Medicine and The Pharmacist. There is no formal syllabus for this module. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Contact hours are achieved through activities that involve a combination of practical and non-practical skills necessary for the acquisition of data. Non-contact hours includes preliminary reading of the specified supporting material, literature searching, preparation of required documentation prior to data collection and the preparation of a written report and poster. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 175 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 125 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 75% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Preparation and submission of a written report. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 25% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | Preparation and presentation of a poster. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (CW1) weighted as major and the second, Component 2 (CW2), weighted as minor. A minimum of Grade D or better is required to pass the module. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA, AB, AC |
| B | AD, BA, BB, BC, BD, CA |
| C | CB, CC, CD, DA, DB |
| D | DC, DD |
| E | AE, AF, BE, BF, CE, CF, DE, DF, EA, EB, EC ED, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC |
| F | FD, FE, FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of MPharm Stage 3. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MOORE, N., 2006. How to Do Research: A Practical Guide to Designing and Managing Research Projects. 3rd Ed. London: Facet. |
| 2 | ROWE, P., 2015. Essential statistics for the pharmaceutical sciences. 2nd Ed. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell. |
| 3 | Subject specific literature as advised by supervisor. |