Unit name | Further Research Methods in Health Sciences |
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Unit code | BRMSM0036 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Biglino |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit will build on the student's statistical literacy developed in Unit 1(Introduction to Research) alongside learning a range of laboratory techniques. The unit consists of self-directed home-based study materials (e-videos and quizzes), lectures and tutorials that will prepare students for their MRes research projects. Teaching sessions will consolidate and expand their knowledge of statistical inference and experimental design, addressing topics such as estimation, inference, regression models, non-parametric methods and survival analysis. Students will also learn the basics of a statistical software package to manage data and carry out basic analyses. This will provide the basis for students to be able to design and interpret their own studies and analyses, and interpret and critically appraise the scientific literature. The statistical material will cover aspects important to both laboratory-based experiments and epidemiological studies, including clinical trials. Lectures on laboratory-based methods will provide knowledge of laboratory skills and experimental techniques. Additional teaching will provide training in various aspects of laboratory safety, including the preparation of risk assessments
The aims of this unit are to:
At the end of this unit the student should be able to:
This unit is taught through:
Formatively assessed coursework that includes data analysis and interpretation .
Summative assessment;
Coursework (contributing a total of 50% to the unit):
Exam (contributing a total of 50% to the unit):
The pass mark for each piece of coursework is 50%
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.