MSc Infection Biology / Course details

The Research Methods Course is an interactive online learning course, which provides students with an introduction to key material required for the design, execution and interpretation of medical, scientific and clinically-related research and the production of a high-quality dissertation.

The unit will run online over one semester. High-quality online self-study materials include recorded video content and other materials, which will be available to students throughout the academic year. 

Course attendee "Good introduction into the world of research. All the online modules were well designed and informative, giving good insight. Online learning offers convenience and flexibility of time to study course."

The unit aims to introduce students to the skills and knowledge to critically design, effectively implement, ethically conduct and knowledgeably interpret research in Biomedical and Human Sciences. It also aims to provide students with life-long critical appraisal skills that they will be able to apply to any research evident that comes before them.

Students take the unit formatively on a 0 credit basis.

Feedback on online quizzes is released immediately, so students can check what they have
learned and understood.
Students will have the opportunity to complete an online survey to gather student feedback
on the unit.