About
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Title
NU6304 Advanced Research Methods Applied to Healthcare
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Code
NU6304
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College
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Duration
11th Oct to 20th Nov 2023
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Teaching Mode
Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
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Fees
É900.00 See Fees and Costs for full details.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must be qualified healthcare professionals registered with the regulatory body in their country of residence also applicants for NU6304 must have achieved a pass result in a postgraduate research methods module equivalent to NU6310 (10 credits). See Requirements for full details.
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Closing Date
30th June 2023
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Course Delivery Method
Online
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Venue
Fully On-line.
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Credits
10
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Start Date
Semester I - 11th October 2023
Outline
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Show an understanding of research integrity.
- Recognise suitable research problems and the resulting opportunities for research.
- Apply methods to search the literature showing an understanding of the most appropriate search resources to use.
- Investigate different research designs discriminating between approaches.
- Analyse research based evidence demonstrating skills in synthesising the literature.
- Summarise methods used for data analysis.
- Produce a Research Report.
Module Objective: To introduce students to research designs and methods and to facilitate the development of advanced knowledge of research information literacy resources. To equip students with the necessary skills required to appraise and synthesise research studies.
Module Content: Research integrity, advanced information literacy strategies, methodological approaches, research protocol development including ethical considerations, data handling (collection, coding, analysing and interpreting), systematic research appraisal and synthesis, academic writing.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Duration from 11th October 2023 to 20th November 2023. Module fully on-line.
On-line ; 200hr(s) Other (Online Learning; Discussion Board Preparation and Participation, Required Reading, Assignment Preparation and Submission, Self-Directed Learning).
Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (2,000 word Accumulative Report -120 marks; Online activities- 80 marks).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Requirements
Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as for the Degrees in Nursing or Midwifery, as set out here
- Applicants must be qualified healthcare professionals registered with the regulatory body in their country of residence.
- Applicants must have a primary degree, NFQ Level 8 or equivalent.
- Applicants for NU6304 must have achieved a pass result in a postgraduate research methods module equivalent to NU6310 (10 credits).
Admission to the module(s) will be subject to internal University approval processes on the recommendation of the Head of School.
Applicants for Nursing and Midwifery CPD modules who do not hold an up-to-date IELTS certificate showing the requisite Academic Board approved CM&H scores must demonstrate evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years.
These modules will not necessarily run unless minimum recruitment targets of 10 students are achieved.
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Note: In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not fulfill this entry requirement may be recommended for entry to the programme following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the programme committee. Some such applicants may be invited for interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme. Admission to such applicants will be subject to the approval of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. |
Fees and Costs
€900 plus €35 application fee.
How Do I Apply
Applications for Semester 1 will open on 13th March 2023
- To apply for this module please log on to the UCC APPLY page and create an account.
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- An application fee of €35 will be payable on submission of your application via the same platform.