Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE PHR5003

 
TITLE Dissertation

 
UM LEVEL 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course

 
MQF LEVEL 7

 
ECTS CREDITS 30

 
DEPARTMENT Pharmacy

 
DESCRIPTION Objectives:

To apply research skills into a research study, undertake fieldwork and present a dissertation.

Content:

- Development of a research protocol;
- Fieldwork and data analysis;
- Publishing of articles and preparation of reports.

Main Texts:

- Stuart MC. The complete guide to medical writing. 2007 London: Pharmaceutical Press.
- Jones DS. Pharmaceutical statistics. 2002. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
- Dawson B, Trapp RG. Basic and Clinical Biostatistics. USA: Lange Medical Books/McGrau-Hill.2004.

 
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

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Dissertation and Oral Examination (See Add. Notes) See note below ** 100%
Note: Assessment due date will be notified by the Faculty/Institute/Centre/School.

 
LECTURER/S

 

 
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