This subject will prepare students for undertaking clinical research within hospital, community and primary health care settings. Students will develop skills in how to design and conduct empirical research in an ethically appropriate manner. Content includes: development of a research question, study design and methodology, and ethical issues in health care research. This subject will be conducted as a mix of weekly seminars and one intensive workshop.
Intended learning outcomes
Critically analyse literature
Critically analyse practice
Develop capacity to undertake independent research
Appreciate the ethical issues involved in undertaking research with human participants and be familiar with the formal process of ethical review of research
Generic skills
Develop analytical and critical thinking skills
Develop skills to plan and undertake a research project