PHAR40400
Integrated Project (Year 4)
30
Full year
Undergraduate
Level 7
Elena Bichenkova
Unit coordinator
Jeffrey Penny
Unit coordinator
Constantinos Demonacos
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 15.0
<div><p>On completion of this course unit the students should be able to: value the importance of being able to convey research findings to patients in a simple but scientifically accurate language, use the evidence base to review current practice, appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of the Pharmacy profession, critically analyse interpret and evaluate the results of their studies, thus contributing to research & development activities to improve health outcomes and develop creativity and critical interpretation skills and select and justify relevant methods (e.g. design appropriate experiments).</p></div><div> </div>
<p>On completion of this course unit the students should be able to: value the importance of being able to convey research findings to patients in a simple but scientifically accurate language, use the evidence base to review current practice, appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of the Pharmacy profession, critically analyse interpret and evaluate the results of their studies, thus contributing to research & development activities to improve health outcomes and develop creativity and critical interpretation skills and select and justify relevant methods (e.g. design appropriate experiments).</p>
<div><p>Develop skills in literature retrieval, formulating a hypothesis or research question, experimental design, testing and data acquisition, data analysis, report writing and oral presentation. The unit also reinforces the relevance of evidence-based practice to clinical reasoning, as part of contemporary pharmacy practice. </p></div>
<ul><li>Select and justify relevant methods to investigate a research question (e.g. design appropriate experiments).</li><li>Demonstrate advanced knowledge and awareness of contemporary development trends in clinical, pharmaceutical and practice subject areas relevant to their chosen project. </li></ul>
<ul><li>Conduct a literature search (which may include searching a public database) in order to address a research question</li><li>Use the evidence base to review current practice</li><li>Formulate appropriate research questions to address an area where there is a need for research</li><li>Discuss what ethical issues apply to a chosen research project or question and undertake a risk-assessment</li><li>Critically analyse, interpret and evaluate the results of their enquiry, thus contributing to research and development activities to improve health outcomes</li><li>Convey research findings to a mixed audience (including members of the public) in plain English with scientifically accurate language, using an appropriate method for the audience</li><li>Articulate the significance of their work, identifying the impact or contribution their work has made to what is already known.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Use qualitative or quantitative methods to collect data in an appropriate manner to address a research question</li><li>Use qualitative or quantitative data analysis methods to identify and to understand the key findings of their enquiry</li><li>Demonstrate creativity and initiative in organising an event to address the aims of their project (HPPE or CAC projects). <br> </li></ul>
<ul><li>Through working as part of a wider research group, appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of the pharmacy profession</li><li>Demonstrate an awareness of research paradigms and how multiple perspectives on a single research question can be valid</li><li>Provide feedback to another student on their work</li><li>Demonstrate confidence in taking responsibility for decisions and judgments they make as part of the research process</li><li>Convey research findings in a succinct and easily understandable written format for an academic audience</li><li>Demonstrate advanced presentation skills in explaining their findings to a mixed audience</li><li>For HPPE projects, work with a range of stakeholders, the public and external organisations in order to organise and deliver an engagement event</li><li>For group projects, demonstrate effective team working skills including negotiation, communication, listening and collaboration. </li></ul>
<div>The teaching and learning philosophy for the MPharm places an emphasis on learner-centred rather than teacher-centred approaches. Learning is therefore structured to maximise guided self-directed learning, with enquiry driven project work and EBL workshops provided to support greater conceptual understanding of the material and deep, rather than superficial learning. This helps students prepare for their future careers by helping them to develop independence, confidence and resilience. A wide range of teaching and learning activity is included to meet the learning needs of a diverse range of students:</div><p><u>Online learning</u>: A small amount of guided self-directed learning to support the research project in year 4 is provided via Canvas. This consists of links to external resources, factsheets and directed reading (which can be downloaded). In year 4, students are expected to supplement guided self-directed learning with extensive use of high-quality resources that they have identified themselves</p><p><u>Research skills bootcamp workshops</u>: During semester 1, a series of optional bootcamp workshops are offered on a range of research skills e.g. literature searching, referencing, specific methodologies as well as “shut up and write” sessions. Students agree with their supervisor which sessions they will attend.</p><p><u>Student research conference</u>: During semester 2, all students present their work in a full day conference with multiple themed parallel sessions. The conference is attended by academic staff and students from all years of the MPharm. This gives students experience of presenting to a mixed audience.</p><p><u>Project supervision meetings</u>: Students meet with their named project supervisor on at least 5 occasions in formal timetabled meetings. Project supervisors support students with their enquiry from project design to presentation of the final research paper output.</p>
0
Other
100%
<p> </p><figure class="table"><table style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Assessment task</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Length</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">How and when feedback is provided</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Weighting within unit (if relevant)</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"><strong>Formative</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"> </td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"> </td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"> </td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Oral presentations (CAC and HPPE)</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">10 mins</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Verbal feedback after presentation</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">N/A</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Comparative judgement and self-authored feedback on 500-word literature review draft</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">500 words</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Self-authored feedback plus discussion in EBL open workshop</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">N/A</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Comparative judgement and self-authored feedback on 1000-word literature review draft</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">1000 words</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Self-authored feedback plus discussion in EBL open workshop</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">N/A</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Supervisor feedback on draft research paper </td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">1500 words</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Written feedback 2 weeks after submission</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">N/A</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"><strong>Summative</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"> </td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"> </td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"> </td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Project outline</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">500 words</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Written feedback 3 weeks after submission</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">15%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Literature review</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">2000 words</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Written feedback and completed rubric 3 weeks after submission</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">20%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">10-minute oral presentation or Poster presentation with 2-minute lightning oral presentation</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Presentation with 5 minutes of questions</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Completed rubric and short written feedback narrative 2 weeks after conference</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">15%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Research paper (no literature review section; short context paragraph instead)</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">3000 words</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Written feedback after board of examiners meeting</td><td style="border:1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">50%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p> </p>
<p>Students receive feedback regularly throughout their project work and for different types of the work they carry out. Detailed guidance and specification of final year project supervision and feedback to ensure consistency between the different types of projects can be found in Canvas.</p>
PHAR30400
Pre-Requisite
Compulsory
PHAR44001
Advanced therapies 1 (infection)
Co-Requisite
Compulsory
PHAR44002
Advanced therapies 2 (cancer)
Co-Requisite
Compulsory
MPharm(Hons)
MPharm(Hons)
Fourth Year
Mandatory
N
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif;">This is indicated to students by supervisors overseeing individual projects.</span></p><p> </p>
Lectures
5
Practical classes & workshops
200
Tutorials
10
0
285