PHAR62230
Pharmacy Research Dissertation
60
Full year
Postgraduate Taught
Level 7
Ali Hindi
Unit coordinator
Pharmacy
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 30.0
<div><div><p>This unit consolidates both the general research methods skills and the knowledge about specific pharmacy topics gained during the first two years of the diploma. It provides the learner with an opportunity to investigate a topic of particular interest. Unlike the unit previously studied in the diploma, this unit places heavy emphasis on self-directed study with guidance from a course tutor or other departmental staff member.</p></div></div><p> </p>
<div><div><p>This unit consolidates both the general research methods skills and the knowledge about specific pharmacy topics gained during the first two years of the diploma. It provides the learner with an opportunity to investigate a topic of particular interest. Unlike the unit previously studied in the diploma, this unit places heavy emphasis on self-directed study with guidance from a course tutor or other departmental staff member.</p></div></div><p> </p>
<p>The unit aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to plan, undertake and evaluate a pharmacy research project.</p>
<p><i>Student should be able to:</i></p><ul><li>Review and critically evaluate literature relating to a clinical pharmacy/pharmacy practice issue</li><li>Reflect on research findings and make recommendations for future research and practice. </li></ul>
<p><i>Students should be able to:</i></p><ul><li>Identify a clear research question on the basis of a review;</li><li>Plan and execute a study to address a research question;</li><li>Ensure that a study is conducted to ethical and professional standards;</li><li>Collect and analyse data using suitable method(s). </li></ul>
<p>Learners will receive two introductory e-lectures:</p><ul><li>an overview of the unit</li><li>research governance processes</li></ul><p>They will then work towards the following milestones under the guidance of course staff:</p><ol><li>Agreeing an outline proposal of the intended project;</li><li>Obtaining research governance approval for the project;</li><li>Literature review;</li><li>Collecting and analysing project data;</li><li>Interpreting data to inform discussion and conclusions</li><li>Writing up a project report. </li></ol>
0
Other
100%
<figure class="table"><table style="width:500px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Assessment</th><th scope="col">Length</th><th scope="col">Feedback</th><th scope="col">Weighting</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Submit a research proposal</td><td>1000 words</td><td>Written feedback provided by the Division of Pharmacy & Optometry PGT research committee 15 working days after submission</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>Present an update on project progress </td><td>2 hours</td><td>Oral feedback provided by course leader and peers during the presentation session</td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td>Submit a project report </td><td>12,000-15,000 words </td><td>Marks and written feedback provided by first marker (project supervisor) and second marker (another member of staff) a maximum of 30 working days after submission </td><td>100%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p> </p>
<p>Provisional marks and feedback for coursework returned within 15 working days.</p><p>Exam marks and final marks returned after ratification at exam board. </p>
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Practical Statistics for Population Health
Pre-Requisite
Compulsory
PHAR60512
Pre-Requisite
Compulsory
POPH63121
Qualitative Research Methods
Pre-Requisite
Compulsory
PHAR62230 Clinical Pharmacy Research Dissertation Pre-requisites
MSc Clinical Pharmacy
MSc Clinical Pharmacy
PGDT Dissertation
Mandatory
MSc ACPP (non-HEE)
MSc ACPP (non-HEE)
PGDT Dissertation
Mandatory
N
<p>An up-to-date reading list for the unit is available on Reading Iists online via Canvas.</p>
0
0
575
<p><i>Other scheduled teaching and learning activities:</i></p><ul><li>Online workshops – 5 hours</li><li>Meetings with project supervisor – 20 hours </li></ul>