This module has been developed for motivated health care professionals who have not previously studied at degree level. The module will enable students to acquire key transferable skills through a range of online activities that prepares the student for the transition to level 7 postgraduate study. This module will enable students to achieve the learning outcomes through guided activities that focus on: critical analysis and evaluation of research evidence, academic integrity and standards of academic writing for level 6 working through to level 7.  

The units will direct students through a personalised journey of digital capabilities to develop knowledge and skills in: referencing, literature searching, critical reading and academic writing. 

The assessment for this module will be a narrative literature review of the evidence in relation to an area of the student’s own practice.  

Successful students will typically: 

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to source and utilise information and evidence for academic study
• Demonstrate knowledge and theoretical understanding of the evidence base relevant to their own area of practice
• Understand their own learning styles and recognise their own learning and development needs.