Postgraduate - UnitMMR5002 - Medical radiations science 8

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational Unit	Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2014 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Kellie Knight and Ms Caroline Wright

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to the principles and practice of scientific research. A range of research methodologies will be explored together with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data, methods of communication and subsequent critique of the findings. The unit will also introduce the evidence based practice paradigm and how research findings can influence patient care and management. Practical experience in evidence based practice will be gained through the completion of a review of the literature, relevant to the student's professional discipline.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

Describe the role of research in medical radiations science;
Appraise the scope of research conducted in medical radiations science;
Evaluate different methods of knowledge acquisition and synthesis and be aware of the moral, ethical and legal responsibilities of scientific investigation;
Explain basic research concepts and methodology and the different approaches in research in both qualitative and quantitative experimental design;
Collect and appraise evidence and research findings relevant to their professional discipline;
Define evidence based practice, and discuss its implications for health care delivery in medical radiations science and patient care;

Assessment

One 2000 word research plan (40%)
One 4000 word evidence based literature review (60%)

Hurdle requirement:
All elements of assessment must be passed to pass the unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Caroline Wright

Co-requisites

MMR5001, MMR5011