Sport & Exercise Science & Medicine MSc/PgDip/PgCert: Online distance learning
Evidence-Based Research in Medicine MED5365
- Academic Session: 2023-24
- School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes
Short Description
This course is designed to provide core skills in critical review, communications and the principles of evidenced-based medicine and research in order to equip students for their own practice and to enable them to evaluate evidence, cite appropriate references, and understand the principles by which a programme of research is undertaken
Timetable
Taught material online. Tutorial and workshops mixed online contact and individual learning.
Assessment
The summative assessment for this course will be a research proposal, not more than 4000 words.
Course Aims
The course aims to provide core skills in critical review, communications, data handling, and the principles of evidenced-based medicine and research in order to equip students for their own practice and to enable them to evaluate evidence, cite appropriate references, and understand the principles by which a programme of research is undertaken
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ To critically review papers in the peer reviewed literature based upon the principles of evidence-based medicine and research,
■ To summarise and critically review the literature and draw conclusions based on the available evidence
■ To understand the research process and critically apply this in the design of a research study
■ To communicate literature reviews effectively
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Student must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.