Methods of Enquiry in Health and Social Care

Snapshot

Academic award SCOTCAT award European Credit Transfer (ECTS) Academic status Course length This module forms part of the MSc Advanced Practice Framework. It can also be taken as a stand-alone module to gain entry to the framework for those students not in possession of a first degree. 30 points at Level 11 (Masters) 15 Credits Postgraduate 300 hours of student effort (including assessment)

Academic School:

School of Nursing & Midwifery

How to apply:

Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, download in Word format

Fees:

Academic Year Home/EU Overseas LMC * 2011-12 £360 per 15 credit module, £720 per 30 credit module, £1,440 per 60 credit module, plus £1,150 for dissertation £925 per 15 credit module, £1,850 per 30 credit module, £3,700 per 60 credit module, plus £2,600 for dissertation £465 per 15 credit module, £925 per 30 credit module, £1,850 per 60 credit module, plus £1,300 for dissertation 2012-13 £380 per 15 credit module, £490 per 20 credit module, £760 per 30 credit module, plus £1,200 for dissertation £1,940 per 30 credit module plus £2,730 for dissertation to be confirmed 2013-14 to be confirmed   to be confirmed For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website. * LMC = low & middle income countries

Overview

This module is designed to support students wishing to learn and advance their research skills knowledge. The module can be undertaken as part of a level 11 (masters) award.

Alternatively, this module can be taken as a ‘stand-alone' module. Students planning a research career and those with a particular interest in undertaking a PhD may wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of research skills and methods of enquiry prior to starting.

Aims of the Module

The module aim is to enable students to explore a range of research methods in preparation of a project to explore a work-based health or social care problem.

Teaching & Assessment

This module is delivered entirely online through MyDundee (the University virtual learning environment). All materials are provided through this medium. E-learning offers students easy access to web resources and documents needed for their studies, as well as facilitating discussions and the exchange of ideas with fellow students and tutors. Anyone with access to the internet and basic IT skills will be able to use MyDundee.

There are two assessments, one formative and one summative.

Formative assessment: Identification and formulation of a research problem, including contextual information. Stated aims, learning objectives and a defined research question should be stated.

Summative assessment: Development of a research study proposal in 4,500 word with emphasis on a research question; sampling technique; data management and planned analysis. A timetable of events as well as a dissemination plan need to be included

Entry Requirements

Prior to undertaking this module students must be educated to degree level or equivalent. They must also have access to a computer and internet (preferably broadband) and have basic IT skills.

Students should have completed or have equivalent knowledge and understanding of research methods at undergraduate level.

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.

Contact

Dr Gill Watson

Tel: +44 (0) 1382 388650

Email:g.watson@dundee.ac.uk