Advanced Research Methods course

Program Overview

This Advanced Research Methods Course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their research skills. It covers advanced research designs, critical appraisal, and the application of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. The course culminates in a 3,000-word critical evaluation of research design, contributing 15 credits towards eligible postgraduate programs.

Program Outline

Outline:

Several research methods will be explored in depth with consideration of both quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods designs. The course will equip you to evaluate the utility of different research designs to address specific research questions.

Term Schedule:

• Term 2: January 22nd & 29th, February 5th, 12th & 19th, March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, April 2nd (Tuesday)

Module Description:

This course covers the following topics:

• Evaluating the utility of different research designs to address specific research questions.
• Applying knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research methods in the design of health-related research.
• Justifying the use of mixed methodology studies in a healthcare context.
• Critically appraising relevant healthcare research.
• Systematically identifying and reviewing empirical research papers.
• Synthesizing available evidence to reach informed conclusions.
• Developing skills as an independent learner to support your continuing academic development and development as a researcher.
• Developing excellent communication skills to express your point of view through both written and oral mediums.

Assessment:

This is a 3,000-word essay which will constitute 100% of your course mark. The assessment is submitted after the end of the course and must be passed at 50%.

Teaching:

Key learning and teaching resources will be put on Moodle. In the independent study time, you will be encouraged to read widely and in depth around particular topics.

Careers:

This course equips you with a detailed understanding of advanced research designs to support your own independent research and your ability to interpret and appraises medical evidence. This short course module is designed to be flexible in allowing you to study and reach your goals at your own pace. Our health CPD courses are credit-bearing modules that contribute to a University degree or award.

Transfer course credits towards a postgraduate taught degree:

As a health care professional, once you've completed this course, you could offset credits as part of a postgraduate program, continuing your study with further modules to make up a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) 60 credits, Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) 120 credits, or Master of Science (MSc) 180 credits qualification (all credits must be awarded within five years of study commencing). This course can be used as a module, contributing to a University degree or award.

Find a list of degrees this module can contribute towards:

MPH Public Health - Master's degree

Other:

• This course is designed for those working in the field of health who would like to further develop their basic knowledge of research methods in order to undertake their own research, enhance their understanding of medical research, and/or enhance their ability to provide evidence-based care for patients.
• This course is worth 15 credits towards eligible programs.
• Credits awarded can contribute towards a postgraduate degree in specific programs.
• The course is provided by the School of Health & Psychological Sciences.
• The normal entry requirements are a BSc (hons) degree (2:1 or above) from a recognized higher education institution.
Non-standard entrants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must have undertaken an introductory research methods course.
• The course fee is £1,125 for UK/EU students and £1,405 for overseas students.
The course starts on January 22nd, 2024, and lasts 10 weeks.
• The deadline to apply is January 8th, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
• Indicative Reading Lists and other relevant course information are available on the City, University of London website.