Research Methods  CPD

The module takes into consideration the methodological issues such as research aims, definitions, operationalisation, research design and data collection, reliability, validity, trustworthiness and data analysis.

Course Information

Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply
Tuesday 27 September 2011 09.00 The module runs for three days and two optional tutorial afternoons Home/EU - £570. Overseas - £1,330 RCM011 Apply Now

Eligibility

  • Honours degree in Radiography or other health related subject OR
  • Appropriate professional qualifications e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers.

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required:

  • IELTS: 7
  • TOEFL (internet-based): 100

What will I learn?

The module will enable you to:

  • Develop the necessary skills to retrieve, read and appraise published healthcare research, critically analyse data and undertake research projects of your own using valid, reliable and accurate methodologies
  • Gain an understanding of appropriate techniques and methodologies to undertake research to address a specific research question
  • Gain an understanding of ethical issues related to planning and conducting research
  • Develop the ability to critically evaluate research designs and methodologies
  • Define a research question and justify appropriate techniques and methodologies to address the question.

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of delivery
Teaching methods include a statistical exercise and a written assignment.

Assessment
Assessment for the module consists of examination and an essay.

Funding

Funding is available through trusts.

Application Deadline:

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Contact Sarra Hamdi
 
Phone: +44 (0)20 7040 5687
 
Email: sarra.hamdi.1@city.ac.uk

 

Admissions (CPD & postgraduate)

School of Health Sciences
City University London
Health Building, Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom