The purpose of this module is to consolidate and extend students' knowledge of research approaches and methods and enhance their ability to be critical users of research evidence. The module examines philosophical and theoretical perspectives underpinning health and social care research approaches including exploration of research design and key aspects of data gathering and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative analyses. The module will develop practical skills for identifying, critically reviewing and synthesising research evidence relevant to professional practice. 

Please note, this module is taught face to face.

Available as a standalone module: No

Attendance (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)

Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page and click on ‘attendance dates’. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear. 

 Entry requirements

• Current enrolment on one of our District Nursing courses:

• PgDip/MSc District Nursing with V100 Prescribing (4335 -PgDip/4599 - MSc)
• PgDip/MSc District Nursing with V300 Non-Medical Prescribing (4337 - PgDip/4600 - MSc)
• Our District Nursing courses can be found using our CPPD Prospectus.

Assessment

• 4,000 word assignment