Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LM Health Research Methods
School	Inst of Applied Health Res
Department	Inst of Applied Health Res
Module Code	02 39055
Module Lead	Jayne Parry
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	To pass the module requires an overall mark of 50%; and for both elements (presentation and plain English summary of research funding proposal) to achieve, separately, a mark of at least 50%) The two assessments test different elements of the learning outcomes. Both assessments must therefore be passed independently to secure a ‘pass’ for this module.
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module aims to provide students with a grounding in the range of study designs and research methods that are commonly used in health research. The contents of the module will help students to enhance their current knowledge and understanding of the health research methods that are available to address the variety of relevant research questions. In addition to in-depth learning focused on qualitative research methods and further learning about quantitative study designs including statistical analysis, the module also covers quantitative and qualitative systematic reviews; survey research; the availability and analysis of routine health datasets; and further issues in trial design. The module will combine both theoretical and practical methods learning and will complement further sessions focused upon broader research skills relevant to developing research projects, including research ethics. Whilst the module will provide knowledge and understanding relevant to individual research projects, it is also designed to provide broad-based research knowledge which will support future research involvement and allow students to critically appraise research findings of relevance to their clinical work.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: To show understanding of a range of commonly used health related research study designs and methodologies To be able to determine appropriate designs for answering a range of health research questions To show understanding of a range of methods available to collect and analyse research data, including those generated by common quantitative and qualitative health research approaches Be able to demonstrate the ability to develop a research study rationale and justification To be able to apply these knowledge and skills in the development of high-quality research protocols To demonstrate enhanced core research skills including those related to academic writing; research project planning and management; research communication; public involvement and engagement; and impact activities To show understanding of and be able to apply ethical principles and concepts to the design and conduct of health research To show understanding of the processes, protocols and documentation required to obtain ethical approval and research permissions
Assessment	39055-01 : Overall Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Presentation of research funding proposal (70%) 500 word plain English (lay) summary of research funding proposal (30%) Reassessment: One final attempt for each failed element following individualised support, feedback and guidance. Supplementary sit mark to be capped at 50%
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