| Unit name | Research Project in Perfusion Science (CVP_DL) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BRMSM0069 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Holmes |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
To develop and advance the field of clinical perfusion science to improve patient outcomes it is essential to understand and apply evidence-based best practice. During this unit you will plan, conduct, analyse and present a novel research project in the field of clinical perfusion science that will contribute to the knowledge base that underpins clinical improvements. You will use the knowledge and understanding you have gained through both the teaching on this programme and your clinical experience as a practising perfusionist to identify an area of investigation and, with the support of a project supervisor, develop this idea into an independent piece of research. This may be clinical or experimental data collection and analysis and/or a project proposal or a critical literature review. You will develop important research skills that provide a foundation for you to continue improving perfusion practice beyond this MSc and/or for further research study.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
This unit is studied over the course of the MSc, alongside the taught units. You will be provided with some project ideas and encouraged to identify and develop a research project of interest to you. You will be assigned a University of Bristol supervisor to provide guidance and support. This unit will culminate in the writing of a dissertation, the presentation of your findings and a viva at the end of the programme.
An overview of content
During this unit, depending on your project type, you will apply the fundamentals of clinical study design and conduct, and quantitative statistical analysis. You will conduct a narrative and / or systematic review of the relevant literature. You will apply these skills to a research project of your choosing in an area of perfusion or cardiovascular science of interest and relevance to you. You will present your findings in the form of a poster, dissertation, oral slide presentation.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
You will gain an in-depth knowledge of a topic of interest to you. You will develop the creativity, expertise and confidence to enable you to carry out robust independent research that you can communicate effectively.
Learning Outcomes
The preparation (background reading) and conduct of your project plan and research project will be achieved through independent self-directed study, guided and mentored by your supervisor.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Project plan (1000 words) giving a brief overview of the background, rationale and plan of your research project, submitted in year 1 for formative written feedback. You will have the opportunity to meet with your supervisor at least 5 times to discuss and share progress on your dissertation for verbal feedback. You will receive written formative feedback from your supervisor on the equivalent of one full draft of your dissertation. You will have the opportunity to practice your oral presentation as a poster presentation (which can be submitted to the SCPS AGM) for verbal feedback from the unit lead before your final dissertation presentation and viva.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Research project dissertation (8000 words), contributing 80% to the unit mark
Oral presentation and viva, contributing 20% to the unit mark
When assessment does not go to plan
The overall pass mark of the unit is 50%. Students will have the opportunity to resit failed components of the unit providing a mark of at least 45% is achieved in the unit overall.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. BRMSM0069).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
