PHAR61770
Research Project 2
30
Full year
Postgraduate Taught
Level 7
Lynda Harris
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 15.0
<p>There will be some overlap of content with Research Project 1. </p>
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Critical evaluation of the literature/evidence base.</li>
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Reference management.</li>
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Identification of a research question.</li>
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Research ethics and regulatory requirements including issues related to access and use of information.</li>
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Data protection and confidentiality guidelines.</li>
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Patient safety.</li>
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Patient consent.</li>
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Sources of funding/grants.</li>
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Peer review/expert advice.</li>
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Possible risks and balancing risk vs benefit.</li>
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Project management techniques and tools.</li>
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Roles and responsibilities of those involved in the research.</li>
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Monitoring and reporting.</li>
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Data analysis.</li>
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Data interpretation.</li>
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Criteria/metric for assessing and grading research data and publications in the scientific, NHS and HE sectors.</li>
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Range of formats and modes of presentation of data.</li>
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Requirements for publications submitted to scientific, education and similar journals.</li>
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Current conventions in respect of bibliography and referencing of information.</li>
</ul>
<p>There will be some overlap of content with Research Project 1. </p>
<ul>
<li>
Critical evaluation of the literature/evidence base.</li>
<li>
Reference management.</li>
<li>
Identification of a research question.</li>
<li>
Research ethics and regulatory requirements including issues related to access and use of information.</li>
<li>
Data protection and confidentiality guidelines.</li>
<li>
Patient safety.</li>
<li>
Patient consent.</li>
<li>
Sources of funding/grants.</li>
<li>
Peer review/expert advice.</li>
<li>
Possible risks and balancing risk vs benefit.</li>
<li>
Project management techniques and tools.</li>
<li>
Roles and responsibilities of those involved in the research.</li>
<li>
Monitoring and reporting.</li>
<li>
Data analysis.</li>
<li>
Data interpretation.</li>
<li>
Criteria/metric for assessing and grading research data and publications in the scientific, NHS and HE sectors.</li>
<li>
Range of formats and modes of presentation of data.</li>
<li>
Requirements for publications submitted to scientific, education and similar journals.</li>
<li>
Current conventions in respect of bibliography and referencing of information.</li>
</ul>
<div><p>The unit aims to provide students with a unique experience of designing, conducting and reporting an independent, original research project.</p><p>The students will conduct a piece of empirical research that either addresses a specific research question in the field of clinical pharmaceutical sciences or involves the development and evaluation of new or existing technologies.</p><p>The students will be required to undertake a thorough systematic review of the scientific literature relevant to the project, which will be written up and form the introduction to the dissertation. The dissertation will also contain a clear and informed description of the methodologies employed and presentation and analysis of the data generated and a logical, scientifically valid and robust discussion of the findings.</p><p>Students will be equipped with the skills to design and develop research proposals to constantly improve and develop clinical pharmaceutical sciences.</p></div>
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Discuss the stages of the research and innovation process from conceptualisation to dissemination and if appropriate translation into practice.</li>
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Describe the purpose and importance of different kinds of research including scientific or clinical research, translational research, operational and policy research, clinical education research, innovation, service development and supporting professional service users, and relate these to the roles undertaken by clinical scientists in the trainee’s specialism.</li>
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Discuss and evaluate the use of reference manager systems.</li>
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Justify the rationale for research governance and ethical frameworks when undertaking research or innovation in the NHS.</li>
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Describe the process and requirements for publication in a peer reviewed journal and the current system of grading research publications.</li>
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Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret data from the specific enquiry.</li>
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Apply appropriate and relevant statistical tools.</li>
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Analyse the data using appropriate methods and statistical techniques and interpret, critically discuss and draw conclusions from the data.</li>
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Prepare a written project that describes and critically evaluates the research project clearly identifying the strengths and weaknesses.</li>
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Present a summary of the research project and outcome that conforms to the format of a typical scientific presentation at a national or international scientific meeting, responding to questions appropriately.</li>
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Prepare a summary of the research project suitable for non-specialist and lay audience.</li>
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In-depth and extensive capabilities in the analysis and synthesis of new and past evidence on the topic, as demonstrated and applied to their area of research.</li>
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Engage in systematic and critical reflection of personal practice and the practice of others in relation to the enquiry.</li>
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<div><p>Students carry out their research project in their place of work and each has an approved supervisor who they are expected to meet regularly over the period of the dissertation. The remainder of the time is spent carrying out the literature search, developing a method and doing the research finally presenting their results both orally and as a 10,000 - 15,000 word dissertation.</p><p>Students are supported by the academic supervisor, unit lead and programme director throughout the unit via telephone, emails and visits where possible. In addition, all students should have a work-based tutor who offers them subject specific advice and personal support.</p></div>
0
Other
100%
<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"> <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>Dissertation</td> <td>10,000 - 15,000 words</td> <td>6 weeks after submission</td> <td>100%</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
<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>
MSc Clinical Science ClinPharm
MSc Clinical Science ClinPharm
PGDT Dissertation
Mandatory
N
<p>N/A – reading is dependent on the individual research project proposed.</p>
Project supervision
20
0
280
<p>Other scheduled teaching and learning activities include:</p><ul> <li>webinars</li> <li>one-to-one meetings with supervisors</li> <li>independent study.</li></ul>