PE4D027 - Professional Project 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2031 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4D027
Module Title: Professional Project
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Clinical Services
Module Leader: Karl New
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2016 Final Year of Intake: 2030
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 31 Aug 2031

Module Aims

To formulate the research question that you seek to answer. To develop an ability to critically evaluate areas of professional practice. To critically appraise specific areas of clinical, research and organisational practice. To develop skills in independent research and study. To develop skills relevant to scientific publications.

Content Summary

The module will depend on the creation of a piece of work based upon a project relevant to the student’s practice. This project may comprise:

Systematic literature review and appraisal of the evidence.

Audit of non-patient data/organisational audit

Review and implementation of evidence-based practice.

Literature review and qualitative or quantitative research proposal.

Case(s)-based and quality of service review with critical appraisal.

Case report, review of literature and organisational assessment.

Secondary data analysis.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Project supervision 12
Independent Study 300
Directed Study 88
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Synthesise advanced knowledge of research to conceptualise, plan, and execute an original investigation that contributes significant insights to a chosen field of practice.
LO2 Critically evaluate practice and suggest improvements or change in a chosen healthcare setting.
LO3 Incorporate knowledge of the research process in developing services appropriately.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Dissertation / Major Project 1 A major piece of work reporting the results of a substantial research project (typically conducted over more than one term in the graduating year), providing a coherent argument about the topic addressed and aiming to incorporate an element of originality in the argument and/or the evidence used to sustain it. The work may be written or practical. 0 10500 90 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 A brief outline of a research project to include hypotheses and methodology. 0 1500 10 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Dissertation / Major Project 1
Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1

Reading List

Indicative MSc Mod 2 Reading:

Textbooks

Biggam, J., (2021). Succeeding with your master's dissertation: a step-by-step handbook. 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).

Masanja, N.M., (2024). Practical Handbook to Dissertation and Thesis Writing: An easy-to-use guide to dissertation or thesis writing. 2nd Edition. NMM Printers

Murray, R. (2017). How to write a thesis. 4th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).

Woods, P. and Sikes, P. (2022). Successful writing for qualitative researchers. 3rd Edition. Routledge.