Overview
This short course will develop your ability to develop a focused research question, gain a basic understanding of qualitative and quantitative research paradigms and methods, and be able to undertake an in-depth, systematic appraisal of evidence.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this short course you will be able to:
- Have a good understanding of use and application of evidence in healthcare
- Articulate a broad range of research paradigms and methodology relevant to healthcare
- Systematically identify, select and evaluate research methods and interpretation of research findings
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts and tools related to EBP, including types and levels of evidence, methods of critical appraisal and use of electronic databases to access and review evidence.
Credits
20 credits
Dates
October:
- Thursday 19 October 2023
- Friday 20 October 2023
- Monday 23 October 2023
- Tuesday 24 October 2023
- Wednesday 25 October 2023
- Thursday 26 October 2023
November
- Thursday 2 November 2023
- Thursday 9 November 2023
- Thursday 16 November 2023
- Thursday 23 November 2023
Assessment
One 3,500-word essay
Academics Leads
Stand Alone Course
This short course can also be taken as a stand-alone course and to apply, you will need to evidence your ability to study at Masters level.
For applications and further information, please contact the Postgraduate Administrator:
acp@contacts.bham.ac.uk
+44 (0)121 414 6014