Course unit details:
Quality and Evidence Project
Unit code | MEDN60040 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Dissertation | 70% |
Oral assessment/presentation | 30% |
Feedback methods
Feedback provided electronically following submission and marking.
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Project supervision | 25 |
Seminars | 5 |
Work based learning | 75 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 195 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Drew Tarmey | Unit coordinator |