| CODE | PHR5123 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 30 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Pharmacy | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Training in protocol development, study design and co-ordination, data analysis, presentation of results and manuscript preparation. Study-unit Aims: To undertake a dissertation in an area of pharmacy practice; To carry out a dissertation in pharmacy practice project by presenting a proposal, describing methodology, compiling results and extrapolating conclusions using a variety of dissemination techniques. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of this study unit, the student will be able to: - to follow guidelines in presenting scientific article and abstract submissions; - to handle electronic portals for submission of scientific reports. 2. Skills: By the end of this study unit, the student will be able to: - compile final reports on pharmacy practice research projects; - disseminate results through oral and written media; - develop critical and analytical thinking; - build lifelong learning skills; - recommend proposals for further studies, service developments or process improvement. Main texts: - Stuart MC. The complete guide to medical writing. 2007 London: Pharmaceutical Press. - Smith F. J. Conducting your Pharmacy Practice Research Project: A step-by-step guide. 2nd ed 2010. London: Pharmaceutical Press. - Smith F, Francis SA, Schafheutle E. International Research in Health Care. 2008. London: Pharmaceutical Press. - Aparasu R, Research Methods for Pharmaceutical Practice and Policy. 2010 London: Pharmaceutical Press. - Jones DS. Pharmaceutical statistics. 2002. London: Pharmaceutical Press. - Durham TA, Turner JR. Introduction to Statistics in Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials. 2008. London: Pharmaceutical Press. Supplementary readings: - Frankfort-Nachmias C., Nachmias D. ed. Research Methods in the Social Sciences. London: Edward Arnold. 1992. - Pink, A. The Survey Kit. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. 1995. - Knapp, T.R. Qantitative Nursing Research, Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. 1995. - Patton, M.Q. Qualitative evaluation and research methods. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. 1990. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | **September Assessment Session: Students who fail to obtain an overall pass mark will be re-examined in the Dissertation. However, the resit availability for the Oral Examination is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Dissertation | ||||||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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