Clinical Audit and Research for Healthcare Professionals

Snapshot

Degrees available:

Degree	Length of study
	Distance Learning
PGCertificate	6 months - 3 years

Academic School:

College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing

How to apply:

Fill in our online enquiry form via the Distance Learning Section website

Fees:

Academic Year	Home/EU/Overseas
2011-12	£244 per unit £147 per half unit £880 units 1-4 £1,025 units 5-9 Total: £1,905
2012-13	£244 per unit £147 per half unit £880 units 1-4 £1,025 units 5-9 Total: £1,905
2013-14	to be confirmed

Aims of the Programme

To equip students with the range of basic skills necessary to undertake research and audit activities within the healthcare sector. The programme has been specifically designed to address this vital educational need.

Programme Content

This is a modular course, taught by distance learning, covering the following subjects:

Research and the Scientific Method
Information Gathering and Review
Statistical Methods
Reporting and Presentation
Implementing Clinical Audit
Funding Issues
Ethical Issues

For more details, visit the course website.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment consists of self-assessment questions in the Study Guides. Summative assessment consists of a tutor-marked assignment at the end of each module. The exact nature of each assignment is designed to reflect the aim of the module. To qualify for the Certificate students will need to complete and pass the assignments in all nine modules undertaken.

Entry Requirements

Open to qualified health care professionals, holding a diploma or non-honours degree, and eligible for state registration with an appropriate body.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

The School of Medicine is not currently offering any school scholarships.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Programme Director

Admissions Contact

Dr Tim Drew
Distance Learning Section
Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
College of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing
TORT Centre
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
Dundee
DD1 9SY
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 496278 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 496278 (from outside the UK)

Fax: 01382 496200 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 496200 (from outside the UK)

Email: dls@dundee.ac.uk

Rosemary Williams
Distance Learning Section
Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
College of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing
TORT Centre
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
Dundee
DD1 9SY
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 496278 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 496278 (from outside the UK)

Fax: 01382 496200 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 496200 (from outside the UK)

Email: dls@dundee.ac.uk