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PCS-20005 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 14 February 2023

PCS-20005 - Research in Health and Wellbeing
Coordinator: Marty Lynch
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
This module will enable students to:
Further develop their research skills and knowledge relating to public health in understanding a range of methodologies and perspectives
Develop research skills to undertake critical appraisal of a body of literature relating to public health


Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically appraise identified literature relating to health and wellbeing: 1
Evaluate a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies used in research: 1

Study hours

24 hours face to face teaching 15 hours lectures, 9 hours group work
2 hours tutorial
2 hours library support
122 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Critique weighted 100%
A 2,500-word critique of literature relating to health and wellbeing
Students will critically appraise identified literature, including the application of research methodology, and write a 2,500-word summary including recommendations to enhance health or wellbeing

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 14 February 2023