Rheumatology

Module code: 7MMRHE01
Credit level: 7
Credit value: 60
Semester:  Full-year 
Assessment:  written examination/s 
See course Handbook from previous year.

This 60 credit module aims to develop students understanding of the scientific basis of Rheumatology. At the end of the module each student will be able to have a sound understanding of the scientific basis of rheumatology and critically appraise the scientific knowledge base underpinning the discipline. Assessment is by written exam and MCQ.

Module code: 7MMRHE03
Credit level: 7
Credit value: 60
Semester:  Full-year 
Assessment:  written examination/s 
See course Handbook from previous year.

This 60 credit module aims to enable students to develop students understanding of clinical practice in rheumatology, promote the ethos of a multi-disciplinary approach to rheumatology care and enhance the capacity of students to engage in personal learning. At the end of the module, each student will:

• Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of the clinical treatment of rheumatology;
• Understand ethical issues and manage and resolve ethical dilemmas in relation to clinical practice;
• Discuss and appraise the various clinical approaches to treatment;
• Discuss and apply best clinical practice in a clinical environment;
• Be able to perform advanced clinical skills in rheumatology in a local NHS setting;
• Demonstrate the ability to apply intellectual skills towards clinical problems;
• Organise workload in order to meet deadlines. Assessment is by written exam and MCQ.

Module code: 7MMRHE02
Credit level: 7
Credit value: 15
Semester:  Full-year 
Assessment:  coursework;  oral examination/s; 
See course Handbook from previous year.

The 15 credit module aims to enable students to search for and critically appraise published research findings in rheumatology, and identify gaps in the literature, which might usefully be filled by future research. At the end of the module each student will be able to: Carry out advanced literature search; Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different research designs; Evaluate and use different checklists for critically appraising research and research papers; Use databases for searching the published literature; Critically appraise published work in literature review; Identify areas within rheumatology that would benefit from further research; Integrate appropriate published work into written literature reviews. Assessment is by coureswork and oral examination.

Module code: 7MMRHE04
Credit level: 7
Credit value: 45
Semester:  Full-year 
Assessment:  coursework;  oral examination/s; 
See course Handbook from previous year.

This 45 credit module aims to enable students to undertake supervised research in rheumatology and to design and undertake a research project, enhance the capacity of students to engage in personal learning. At the end of the module, each student will be able to: Have an understanding of the principles and theories of research in rheumatology; Evaluate different research methodologies; Design a research project using appropriate methodology; Have a knowledge of different statistical tests and their uses; Analyse qualitative or quantitative data; Organise workload in order to meet deadlines; Plan, conduct and write an individual research programme with supervision; Understand ethical issues and manage and resolve ethical dilemmas in relation to research; Have a knowledge of different statistical tests and their uses; Be able to present research findings orally and in writing; Be aware of how to get research published and to submit papers for publication; Be aware of the resources for research funding. Assessment is by dissertation and oral exam.