Postgraduate Course: Research Methods in Nursing and Health Care A (NUST11065)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Health in Social Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Nursing Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
During this course, students will be expected to gain detailed and critical knowledge of the principal research designs and methods relevant to nursing and healthcare research.
From the academic session 2010/2011, this course will be delivered online. |
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 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS2)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
From the academic session 2010/2011, this course will be delivered online. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate critical understanding of the role of research in nursing and healthcare
- Demonstrate skills of literature reviewing and critical appraisal for research design and for problem solving in the practise setting
- Demonstrate critical understanding of research design in nursing and healthcare
- Demonstrate critical understanding and application of research methods in nursing and healthcare
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Assessment Information
This course is assessed by a short report (2,500-3,000 words) of an outline research proposal.
Assessments will be marked according to School/College policy and made available for moderation by the External Examiner.
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Sheila Rodgers
Tel: (0131 6)51 3940
Email: S.Rodgers@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)50 3890
Email: L.Sheal@ed.ac.uk |
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