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Course Descriptions 12 - 13
Course 12: Research in Practice
Please Note: The last intake for this joint programme with The University of Edinburgh and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) was in September 2011. To note interest for a March 2012 intake of a Certificate and Diploma programme run by RCSEd or for more information on this programme when it becomes available click links below.
Health Informatics here>>
Health Information Governance here>>
Level & CreditsPostgraduate level
SCQF level 11
10 credits
This is a compulsory course for all candidates at Stage 3 of the programme.
Pre-requisites
Completion of Stage 2.
Aim
The aim of this course is to acquire the skills to plan and execute an independent research project.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of best practice in designing a research question, selecting appropriate research methods and developing a research plan.
- Critically evaluate potential tools for answering the research situation, reflecting on the merits of quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Develop a written research proposal, suitable for completion as the dissertation project.
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Course 13: Research Project
Please Note: The last intake for this joint programme with The University of Edinburgh and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) was in September 2011. To note interest for a March 2012 intake of a Certificate and Diploma programme run by RCSEd or for more information on this programme when it becomes available click links below.
Health Informatics here>>
Health Information Governance here>>
Level & Credits Postgraduate level
SCQF level 11
50 credits
Compulsory for students on the MSc programme
Pre-requisites
Completion of Research in Practice
Aim
The aim of this course is to plan, undertake and report upon an independent research project.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify, review and critically appraise a research question related to health informatics.
- Demonstrate an ability to collect relevant data to answer the chosen research question.
- Demonstrate an ability to discuss the results and conclusions with regard to the literature and the original research question.
- Provide evidence of critical thinking and appraisal of the data presented.
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