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Research Methodology and Statistics


Course Details


Course/Module Code

USSJQB-15-M

Fees

25-26 Accredited 15 Credits

£975.00

Assessed

25-26 Non Accredited 15 Credits

£975.00

Unassessed

25-26 (Overseas) 15 Credits - Campus Taught

£1412.00

Assessed

Course Dates

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Course Dates

Course Information : CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 15/09/25. If the closing date has passed please contact us for availability. Submission will be late December/early January. Resit will be July 26.

Venue

CPD DISTANCE LEARNING (HAS)

Attendance days for the course

Tuesday - 30 September 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 07 October 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 14 October 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 21 October 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 28 October 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 04 November 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 18 November 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 25 November 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 02 December 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 09 December 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday - 16 December 2025ONLINE09:00 - 13:00

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment for this module is a written project proposal. You will be required to undertake independent research on an area of their choosing within a relevant clinical field and formulate a succinct research proposal.

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards the MSc Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science.

Content

The course syllabus typically includes:

  • Statistics, including for example the general principles of selecting appropriate data analysis method, and presentation of appropriate data
  • Literature searching and evidence hierarchy (including online search engines)
  • Scientific writing, including for example the review and critical appraisal of scientific literature and evidence-based practice; report writing; writing for publication; grant applications
  • Research design, hypothesis and data management
  • Project management
  • Research governance, for example including ethics (including clinical research); intellectual property (IP); good manufacturing practice (GMP) and health and safety
  • Research communication and dissemination and the peer-review process
  • Reflective learning.

Course Director

Dr Jennifer May

Introduction

This 15 credit module, Research Methodology and Statistics, will introduce you to the research design process and selection and implementation of appropriate statistical analysis, required for an MSc project.

This level 7 (Masters level) module will include the essential components of project design and management, including formulation of research hypothesis, assessment of existing literature, experimental design and analysis and dissemination of results, and develop your skills in scientific writing and statistical analysis.

On successful completion of this module, you will achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • Critically evaluate approaches for the analysis of published scientific research and demonstrate Masters level scientific writing skills
  • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of research design and methodology
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of project, time and self management in the success of a research project. 

Learning and Teaching

This module will incorporate an online lecture series introducing each of the topics; each section will provide the core knowledge that informs good research practice. Guided reading and interactive self-directed learning including quizzes and exercises will be provided in support of lectures and will direct the student to both preparative and supplementary information sources.Lectures will be followed by supporting tutorials or workshops to provide a collaborative space for interactive discussion. Tutorials will also help inform and prepare students for the assessments.

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Title

15 credit level 7 module


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