Research Ethics and Governance University of Stirling

Overview

Research Ethics and Governance at University of Stirling will provide you with an opportunity to consider the application of legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in health and social care research. You will consider how such principles apply in your own area of practice.

Objectives

The module aims to:

• Develop an advanced awareness of the need to consider and address the legal/regulatory and ethical responsibilities of researchers during all stages of the research process.
• Provide an opportunity for students to fully appreciate the key principles of good clinical practice in research as expected by external bodies including funding agencies, user groups and professional organisations nationally and internationally.
• Promote a critical understanding of the complexities of research ethics and governance within a healthcare setting including key historical developments in this area and current good practice guidance.
• Provide opportunities for students to critically consider issues of ethics and governance in the planning, conducting and reporting of research studies.
• Promote a critical understanding of the importance of safeguarding the rights and well-being of research participants and the consequences of research ethical and governance misconduct.