Research Methods Level 6 (6KNIN611)
Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care
Course Overview
This module will equip students with the ability to both understand and apply research in practice. In addition, it will enable students to extend skills in critically evaluating published nursing and midwifery research.
30 September 2025 - 26 November 2025
Places: Course closed
Delivery mode: Blended
Application deadline: 31 August 2025
Places: Course closed
Course features
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- Critically discuss a variety of research designs and methods.
- Critically discuss reliability and validity in both quantitative and qualitative research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of qualitative data analysis and presentation.
- Discuss ethical issues in midwifery and nursing research from both a social and individual perspective.
- Appraise and synthesize valid research evidence for decision making in practice.
Entry Requirements
Qualified nurses & midwives
Assessment
Online MCQ - 50 questions
Further information
Teaching Schedule
30/09/2025, 03/10, 27/10, 28/10, 03/11, 10/11, 26/11 (exam 5/12)
Course code:
6KNIN611
Credit level:
6
Credit value:
15
Duration:
12 weeks
8 days over 11 weeks
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