MSc Professional Practice in Healthcare (with V300)

Module 7HW126 is the preparatory (pre-requisite) module for 7NH095 Health Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Dissertation. The module is delivered through blended module of interactive led lectures, workshops, flipped learning, cafe tutorial groups and directed activities. The delivery will be through face to face, online (synchronous and asynchronous) lectures and workshops. The online learning management system- CANVAS will be used. The module will introduce students to the research process, including philosophical fundamentals, epistemological and ideological foundations of qualitative and quantitative traditions and a range of research methodologies. The module will guide students through the steps of developing a research proposal to enable a rigorous plan of enquiry that will be followed through and executed as a small-scale research dissertation on the dissertation module 7NH095.

This is the final module for the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and MSc Professional Practice in Healthcare pathways. It is an independent study module, delivered through blended learning, where you will attend face-to-face and on-line sessions to develop your knowledge of research methods, methodology and the different epistemological and ideological foundations of contrasting research designs and dissertation writing, working with your research supervisor to complete your dissertation. It is designed to build upon your knowledge that reflects sequential learning and development of your research proposal on the preparatory module: 7HW126. Therefore the design of your research project, the collection and analysis of data, and the reporting of your research findings will be either an integrative review, evidence-based practice project, or primary research. You will demonstrate the research skills necessary at a taught master’s level, with a view to enhancing competence for research development, the ability to evaluate the research activities of others and engagement with evidence-based practice in a rapidly changing health and healthcare system. It is expected that the written research dissertation demonstrates understanding of the philosophy and principles of research (empirical or non- empirical) and shows competence in the design, execution, and reporting of the research project.