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Department for Health, Programme Catalogue 2015/16

THHL-ADL15: PG Dip Research in Health Practice

Leading to the award of POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RESEARCH IN HEALTH PRACTICE

Mode of attendance: Distance Learning

Year 1 (Stage 1)

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
    • THHL-ADC01: PG Cert Research Methods in Health Practice
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Stage required units must be passed before progression to the next year of study
  • Taught credits: 60


Modular - no specific semester: Taught Units
Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
HL50079 Introduction to practice-based research 6 Credits
HL50082 Evidence into practice 6 Credits
HL50089 Research in practice: preparation and planning 6 Credits
HL50105 Research design and methods 12 Credits

Year 2 (Stage 2)

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
    • THHL-ADC01: PG Cert Research Methods in Health Practice
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Stage required units must be passed before progression to the next year of study
  • Taught credits: 60


Modular - no specific semester: Taught Units
Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
HL50090 Research in practice: design and development 6 Credits
HL50159 Professional, organisational and quality issues in practice 12 Credits
Stage Required Units Click here for further information: Select 12 credits from the following list:
HL50072 The psychology of sport and exercise 6 Credits
HL50120 Communication 6 Credits
HL50121 Consumer health informatics 6 Credits
HL50123 Learning and teaching in healthcare 6 Credits
HL50124 Leadership and the organisation of change 6 Credits
HL50158 Health policy in an international context 12 Credits
XX50194 Tobacco control in practice 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.