Research in Clinical Education (P01601)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MED-P-P01601

This diploma level module will address the principles of research methodology in Medical Education, sufficient to enable the student to prepare and complete the thesis required for the Masters award.

More specifically the following areas will be considered:
- The nature and purpose of research
- Theoretical frameworks of research practice
- An exploration of the process of research with established research practitioners
- Designing a research question
- Locating the literature, reading and critical appraisal (including e-data bases)
- Methodology. Issues of validity and reliability of evidence. Gathering evidence by qualitative and/or quantitative techniques. Analysis and presenting results.
- Reflections and conclusions.
- Writing the thesis.
- Writing for publication.

Examples will be drawn from the literature to illustrate the principles.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : None other than the programme entry requirements

? Co-requisites : Students must be registered on the e-Masters Programme in Clinical Education

? Special Arrangements for Entry : An on-line, virtual, or E-learning environment has been chosen for the delivery of all courses on the MSc programme. Teaching, learning and assessment takes place in an electronic environment known as the Forth Suite. This has been developed by the CMVM specifically for on-line post-graduate courses and allows interactive visual, audio, textural and graphical modes of communication, in the same synchronously or asynchronous event, and will accommodate programs such as WebCT.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Medical Education, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the MSc in Clinical Education, an individual will have sufficient knowledge to:
- Describe and discuss contemporary theories and issues in Clinical Education, at a national and international level.
- Recognise, evaluate and make an appropriate response to the governance and policy associated with Clinical Education.
- Exercise a critical appraisal of situations and circumstances pertaining to Clinical Education.
- Recognise, reflect upon and respond to their own educational needs and the needs of others.
- Take a lead responsibility in Clinical Education within their own professional area.