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Overview
The Research for Professional Practice short course offered at the University of Surrey will develop critical appraisal skills for both qualitative and quantitative research, understanding key research and evaluation stages as part of this process and considering the role of ethics and research governance.
Key facts
On this course you'll gain autonomy in conducting literature reviews and project proposals, to support their development as evidence-informed practitioners.
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
- Utilise an appropriate search strategy to retrieve, review and appraise published literature within your field of practice
- Appraise where research sits within the hierarchy of evidence and its application to guidelines and policy
- Critically appraise strengths and limitations of qualitative and quantitative research design, methods, and analysis
- Apply in-depth understanding of the key research processes, evaluation or improvement methods
- Demonstrate awareness of key ethical issues in research and research governance
- Explain the benefits and importance of patient and public involvement in research
- Act independently and takes responsibility for seeking guidance in relation to completion of a literature review and project proposal
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- How to develop a search strategy and undertake a literature review
- Research design, methods, and analysis, including basic statistical terminology
- The role of evidence in clinical guidelines
- Audit and evaluation
- Research ethics, the role of ethics committees and research governance
- The benefits and importance of patient and public involvement
- How to write a research proposal
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Educational Research View 34 other Short Courses in Educational Research in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Students must be enrolled on the BSc (Hons) Healthcare Practice Programme and have completed prior or simultaneously be taking the following modules:
- Developing Yourself Professionally and Personally
- Application of Decision Making
- Transforming Services for Quality OR Leading People and Services OR Fundamentals in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
- 45 Level 6 credits of choice modules related to the programme
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1555 GBP / full≈ 1555 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1555 GBP / full≈ 1555 GBP / full
Living costs
Guildford
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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