Research Methodology and Statistics - Professional/Short course

Program Overview

This online professional/short course from UWE Bristol provides a comprehensive overview of research methodology and statistics. It covers topics such as data analysis, literature searching, scientific writing, research design, and research governance. The course is assessed through a written critical appraisal and a research proposal.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

• Statistics: Principles of selecting appropriate data analysis method and presentation of appropriate data
• Literature searching and evidence hierarchy: Online search engines and critical appraisal of scientific literature
• Scientific writing: Review and critical appraisal of scientific literature, evidence-based practice, report writing, writing for publication, and grant applications
• Research design, hypothesis and data management
• Project management
• Research governance: Ethics (including clinical research), intellectual property (IP), good manufacturing practice (GMP), and health and safety
• Research communication and dissemination and the peer-review process
• Reflective learning

Structure:

• Online lecture series introducing each topic
• Guided reading and interactive self-directed learning including quizzes and exercises

Assessment:

• Two pieces of assessment:
• Written critical appraisal of published peer-reviewed scientific research
• Research proposal

Teaching:

• Online lectures
• Guided reading and interactive self-directed learning
• Tutorials and workshops

Careers:

• This module can contribute towards the MSc Applied Transfusion and Transplantation Science.

Other:

• 15 credit level 7 module
• Duration: One semester
• Delivery: Online
• Course Director: Jen May (in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant)
• Home fee (15 credit) £813
• Overseas/offshore (15 credit) £1,208
• How to apply:
• Book your expression of interest online
• Read the Terms and Conditions
• Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158

Contact:

• University of the West of England
• Frenchay Campus
• Coldharbour Lane
• Bristol
• BS16 1QY
• United Kingdom