MSc Physician Associate Studies

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Quality and Evidence Project

Course unit fact file
Unit code MEDN60040
Credit rating 30
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Full year
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

Students will carry out a project and write a report/dissertation under supervision. The majority of projects
are expected to be clinical or educational and should normally be directly related to current and future
practice for physician associates. Students will be required to identify research questions, develop the
design of a research project and experimental protocol (where applicable), carry out the research, collect
and analyse data and then write up the project. All students will also be required to deliver an oral
presentation.

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title Unit code Requirement type Description
Physician Associate Yr1 MEDN60010 Pre-Requisite Compulsory
Physician Associate Yr2 MEDN60020 Co-Requisite Compulsory
Physician Associate - Quality and Evidence MEDN60030 Pre-Requisite Compulsory

Aims

The unit aims to:
  • Deliver training in the identification, formulation and implementation of a specific research project.
  • Provide experience of conducting independent research and audit activities.
  • Examine the extent to which the student has achieved relevant skills and knowledge (via a dissertation and oral presentation of the research topic).

Assessment methods

Method Weight
Dissertation 70%
Oral assessment/presentation 30%

Feedback methods

Feedback provided electronically following submission and marking.

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Project supervision 25
Seminars 5
Work based learning 75
Independent study hours
Independent study 195

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Drew Tarmey Unit coordinator

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