This 15 credit module, Research Methodology and Statistics, will introduce you to the research design process and selection and implementation of appropriate statistical analysis, required for an MSc project.

This level 7 (Masters level) module will include the essential components of project design and management, including formulation of research hypothesis, assessment of existing literature, experimental design and analysis and dissemination of results, and develop your skills in scientific writing and statistical analysis.

On successful completion of this module, you will achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Critically evaluate approaches for the analysis of published scientific research and demonstrate Masters level scientific writing skills
• Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of research design and methodology
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of project, time and self management in the success of a research project. 

Careers / Further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).

This module can contribute towards the MSc Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science.

Extra information

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

For further information

Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158

Content

The course syllabus typically includes:

• Statistics, including for example the general principles of selecting appropriate data analysis method, and presentation of appropriate data
• Literature searching and evidence hierarchy (including online search engines)
• Scientific writing, including for example the review and critical appraisal of scientific literature and evidence-based practice; report writing; writing for publication; grant applications
• Research design, hypothesis and data management
• Project management
• Research governance, for example including ethics (including clinical research); intellectual property (IP); good manufacturing practice (GMP) and health and safety
• Research communication and dissemination and the peer-review process
• Reflective learning.

Learning and Teaching

This module will incorporate an online lecture series introducing each of the topics; each section will provide the core knowledge that informs good research practice. Guided reading and interactive self-directed learning including quizzes and exercises will be provided in support of lectures and will direct the student to both preparative and supplementary information sources. Lectures will be followed by supporting tutorials or workshops to provide a collaborative space for interactive discussion. Tutorials will also help inform and prepare students for the assessments.

Assessment

Assessment for this module is a written project proposal. You will be required to undertake independent research on an area of their choosing within a relevant clinical field and formulate a succinct research proposal.