Prerequisites for Module
An undergraduate degree in a pharmacy, medical or nursing & midwifery related field from a UK university or overseas equivalent, and one year post-registration experience plus successful completion of module PHM010 or in consultation with the Course Leader.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To demonstrate professional competence in research planning and execution.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically evaluate health services research in a specialised area of practice.
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Synthesise a research proposal encompassing all aspects of project planning for an investigative study.
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Demonstrate mastery of appropriate data analysis in a specialised area of practice.
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Work autonomously with minimal guidance to apply a problem solving approach to all aspects of research.
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Demonstrate professional competence in oral and written presentation skills and competent defence of their thesis.
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| Indicative Module Content
Health services research project - literature review, data collection, report writing, oral presentation of research findings.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | oral presentation/ defence of thesis
| 10 |
Directed Study
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| 30 |
Private Study
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| 560 |
Mode of Delivery
Part-time distance learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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Assessment is based on the submission of a research proposal, thesis and oral presentation / defence of thesis.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Bowling, A. Research methods in health. Current edition. Buckingham: Open University Press.
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