PHA-40147 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module will be relevant to participants who want to develop their knowledge and understanding in relation to research methods and how these methods can be used to evaluate their practice. The module will provide students with: an overview of research, audit and evaluation; an introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods including questionnaire design, interview design, and sampling; and the key steps in designing an evaluation.

This aim of this module is to develop participants¿ knowledge and understanding in relation to research methods and how these methods can be used to evaluate their practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate and reflect upon the appropriate use of audit, service evaluation and research and the role of these in your current and future practice.: 1
Critically analyse the use of a qualitative and quantitative method in the context of evaluating your practice: 1
Apply your knowledge of research methods to design an evaluation of an area of your practice: 1

Study hours

100 hours, of which up to 20 hours is online synchronous and asynchronous activities. The remainder is by distance education media and technology, and learning in practice, plus completion of assessment.

School Rules

Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, or equivalent for pharmacist working overseas, and be working full or part-time in a pharmacy practice. The module is also open to practising health professionals who have studied to at least undergraduate degree level, or who have at least 5 years¿ experience of practising in their field. All applicants must also have the support of their workplace to access patient data where necessary for course learning activities and assessment.
We recommend that applicants should, normally, have worked in their practice setting for 6-12 months prior to commencing the Course so that they have gained some experience of working in practice.
Normally, only applicants with the minimum of a second class degree classification (or equivalent for applicants from outside the UK) in Pharmacy or other health related professional degree will be accepted onto the programme without interview. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The University reserves the right to interview prospective students and take up academic references. The final decision in any case rests with the University. Candidates are also admitted on the basis of perceived and potential competence to complete the programme.

Description of Module Assessment