Evidence & Research as the Basis of Care Level 7 (7KANP001)
Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care
Course Overview
This module provides students with an understanding of research including research methodologies and methods, and the research process and its application to healthcare. The ability to determine the quality of research is essential if nurses are to implement the findings of research in their practice. It provides a foundation in qualitative and quantitative research methods, adopting a structured approach to the evaluation of research evidence and its application to clinical practice. Students will be trained to think strategically while undertaking the postgraduate course, which is useful when writing at length such as a dissertation.
02 October 2025 - 18 December 2025
Places: Course closed
Delivery mode: Blended
Application deadline: 31 August 2025
Places: Course closed
Course features
- Introduce the research process and its application to healthcare.
- Provide a foundation in qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Provide a structured approach to evaluation of research evidence and its application to clinical practice.
- Prepare students to undertake level 7 study including the dissertation.
Learning outcomes
- Be able to provide a critical understanding of quantitative, and qualitative paradigms.
- Evaluate key features of quantitative and qualitative designs
- Demonstrate a critical and conceptual understanding of the principles and process of systematic review of evidence
- Demonstrate a mastery in synthesis and presentation of evidence from multiple studies.
Entry Requirements
Qualified healthcare professionals
Assessment
MCQ examination, and a written assignment.
Further information
Teaching schedule
02/10/2025, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12
Course code:
7KANP001
Credit level:
7
Credit value:
30
Duration:
3 months
12 days over 3 months
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