| Unit name | Project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MEDIM4200 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Perks |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This module aims to teach students to design and conduct good quality research in human reproduction and early development. Candidates will be able to select a topic or design their project in collaboration with their personal supervisor and/or co-supervisor.
This module aims to introduce the student to research methods and presentation; topics will range from practical laboratory-based projects to audit of clinical studies.
Aims:
Deliver seminars within a workshop environment describing study design, background literature searching, current presentation techniques and computer skills employed in scientific research, supplemented with practical demonstrations of oral and poster presentation skills. Critical review of the literature and analysis of data. Using distance-learning techniques (such as Internet and e-mail) for online conferencing, receipt of written drafts and final dissertations, as well as telephone and personal tutorials for ongoing assessments.
On completion of this module students will be able to:
Seminars (2)
Conferencing (5)
Outline of project, 1-2 pages. Not marked
Part 1: a short review (5,000-7,000 words) on a specific topic. 30%
Part 2: 4,000-5,000 words derived from or related to Part 1. Can take the form of: 1) clinical audit, 2) a systematic review, 3) data analysis, or 4) a short project grant application. 40%
Poster presentation and oral examination. 30%
Postgraduate study in the biological sciences: a researchers’ companion (1993), R J Beynon, Portland Press
Qualitative Health Research (1992) JM Morse, Sage
