This module currently sits within the Masters in Research (MRes Health Research) Programme, however it is also available as an option module within other MSc programmes within the College of Medical and Dental Sciences and as a stand alone CPD module. This module provides an essential overview of the practical aspects involved within project management and research governance. The content of the Module will reflect research focused around Randomised Control Trials (RCT’s) activity and will be explored through five specific themes surrounding Research Governance:
i. Introduction to the Science and Principles of Research Governance
ii. Ethics in research,
iii. Information & Documentation
iv. Project Management, Finance and Intellectual Property
v. Health & Safety and Employment within Research
You will initially consider the development of knowledge in relation to cultural and ethical dimensions of research, and critically consider the theory and practice of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and explore the systems involved in securing ethical approval for research and the regulations arising from the Research Governance Framework. This module will also critically review the essentials involved in effective project management including pre-project planning, developing realistic time frames and effective time management. The module will utilise an Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) format centred upon a series of cases critically considering the responsibilities of research participants, researchers, investigators, sponsors, and universities in performing high quality quantitative/ qualitative research within organizations providing care.
You will be introduced to critical reading of research literature, the ethical review process, European & UK Law, regulatory authority inspection, informed consent, pharmaco-vigilance, archiving, data capture, protection and monitoring, intellectual property, advocacy, human rights, conflicts of interest, risk assessment and safe guarding participants in research, publication and authorship.
Throughout the module worked case studies will be drawn from existing adult and child research trials.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module you should be able to:
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Demonstrate evidential understanding of the main aspects of Research Governance
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Critically analyse professional, transferable and application skills necessary to carry out research in a patient centred manner attributable to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
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Critically evaluate the project management skills required to undertake high quality research
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Be sensitive to the risk of vulnerabilities of patients and carers who maybe participating in health related research
Credits
20 credits
Module Attendance Required
Taught at the University of Birmingham in conjunction with the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research facility in two five-day. In addition Learning support via web site.
Module Dates
2012/13 dates
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15-19 October 2012
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19-23 November 2012
Assessment
Taught at the University of Birmingham in conjunction with the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research facility in two five-day. In addition Learning support via web site.
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Dr Derek Farrell, Tel: 0121 414 8388, Email: d.p.farrell@bham.ac.uk
Stand Alone Course
This module can be taken as a stand alone course if required. To apply, please contact the Programme Administrator:
Telephone: +44 (0)121 414 3126
Email: np-pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Fee if taken as a stand alone course
For further information on fees please contact the Programme Administrator
Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course
Evidence of ability to study at M Level if undertaking the module as part of CPD stand alone option.