MSc Clinical Dentistry (Paediatric Dentistry) / Course details
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
Research Methods
Unit code | DENT61010 |
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Credit rating | 15 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
The Research Methods unit is an interactive online course which provides students with an introduction to key material required for the interpretation, design and execution of clinical and clinically related research. The unit presents an introduction to research methods, epidemiology and evidence-based practice and teaches critical appraisal skills.
The course includes both practical and theoretical components and is supplemented with optional timetabled face-to-face sessions, which are used to consolidate the online material and provide students with an opportunity to discuss the topics in person. The face-to-face sessions are also provided in a distance learning format to ensure they are accessible to all postgraduate students.
The course is presented in a series of nine topics over ten teaching weeks:
- Library Skills
- Epidemiology - key concepts
- Epidemiology - study design
- Critical Appraisal (2 weeks)
- Dissertation Skills
- Protocol Design
- Ethics
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
- Evidence based practice
Pre/co-requisites
Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
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Biostatistics | DENT70001 | Co-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
The unit aims to produce students who are competent in issues related to the interpretation, design and execution of clinical and clinically related research. The latter may include medical education, public health and basic-science areas such as genetics, microbiology or biomaterials. The Research Methods units also provides students with critical appraisal skills so that on a life-long basis they will be able to apply these skills to assess any research evidence that comes before them.
Assessment methods
Assessment of this unit is comprised of the following elements:
- Mid-semester assignment (1,500 words) - 35%
- End of semester assignment (2,500 words) - 60%
- Participation in discussion board activities - 5%
Feedback methods
Feedback will be provided on Blackboard within the required timeframes.
Study hours
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 150 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Juliette Kendall | Unit coordinator |