PAR-20001 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

The Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Research module will afford you a developing knowledge and understanding of the research process and the role of evidence-based practice applicable to healthcare and paramedic practice. The role of research in healthcare and the health professions will be explored, including terminology, research methodologies, and the development of literature searching skills, including the ability to critically appraise the evidence. The ethical frameworks and implications for healthcare research will also be explored with the support of expert researchers and educators delivering the module content.

The module aims to provide students with the knowledge and critical understanding of evidence-based practice in paramedicine and the underpinning theories of the research process, research methodologies and critiquing frameworks. The module provides a platform for further studies in research as students progress through the MSci Paramedic Science programme.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Distinguish the different paradigms of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods methodologies.: 1
Discuss the role of ethics committees and demonstrate a contextual understanding of ethical frameworks.: 1
Critically appraise a research paper applying an appropriate critiquing framework: 1

Study hours

Lead lectures - 20 hours
Seminars - 6 hours (to include formative assessment feedback)
Workshops - 10 hours (research methodologies)
Independent study - 114 hours to include:
Directed reading: 14 hours
Independent reading: 80 hours
Assessment preparation: 20 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment