Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Systematic Reviews (PUHR11038)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Public Health Research |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/masters/publichealth.htm
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course will introduce students to the principles and basic concepts of systematic reviews. Areas to be considered will include the rationale for undertaking a systematic review, an overview of the methods used to conduct systematic reviews, and discussion of their use in healthcare decision making. Delivery of the course will be through lectures, computer labs and discussion groups. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Block 3 (Sem 2), Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-6 | | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Some classes may take place in the a computer lab or on a tutorial basis. |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and purpose of systematic reviews, including protocol development, literature searching quality assessments and data synthesis. Students should be able to discuss the role of systematic literature reviews in public health practice and policy making. |
Assessment Information
| Essay based, most likely a critique of a systematic Review. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Systematic Review, public health, protocol development, literature review, critical appraisal, evide |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof David Weller
Tel: (0131 6)50 2807
Email: David.Weller@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Margaret Luttrell
Tel:
Email: Maggie.Luttrell@ed.ac.uk |
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