7C001E - Professional Project 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 7C001E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Nursing and Allied Health | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Nursing and Allied Health | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2032 |
| 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
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 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 | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | A brief outline of a research project to include hypotheses and methodology. | 0 | 1500 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project | 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 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dissertation / Major Project | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |