Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Research Methods
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Nursing and Midwifery
Module Code	02 38937
Module Lead	Nutmeg Hallett
Level	Honours Level
Credits	40
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	Master of Nursing programme, Year 3 students only
Contact Hours	Lecture-36 hours Project supervision-17 hours Practical Classes and workshops-17 hours Work based learning-133 hours Guided independent study-197 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	Students on this module will develop the skills needed to produce a systematised literature review or a project report, relevant to nursing practice. Students will learn through lectures and with the support and guidance of a research supervisor who will support and advise on choosing a topic of relevance to nursing practice. Students will then either: i) conduct a review from an evidence-based practice perspective, devise and implement a systematic search strategy and undertake a critical review of the body of research; or ii) conduct a project that makes use of research skills, using justified and appropriate methods. They are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the research process and ethics, and the ability to consider the impact of quality on health and social care research.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Justify choice of topic and its relevance to health and social care. (Protocol) Justify and apply appropriate research methods to achieve a stated aim/answer a research question. (Protocol) Appraise the quality of research employed to address health and social care issues. (Assignment [MNurs]) Draw logical and justifiable conclusions based on inquiry or evidential findings. Assignment [MNurs]) Apply evidence to health and social care practice. (Assignment [MNurs])
Assessment	38937-01 : Literature Review Protocol : Coursework (25%) 38937-02 : Literature Review : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Systematised literature review protocol OR Project protocol 2000 words (25%) AND Systematised literature review OR Project report 6000 words (75%) Reassessment: Systematised literature review protocol OR Project protocol 2000 words (25%) AND Systematised literature review OR Project report 6000 words (75%)
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