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PTY-40066 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

PTY-40066 - Research Project (Level 7)
Coordinator: Dale Cooper
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module forms part of the MSc and MSci Physiotherapy programmes at Keele which is an innovative programme of study which prepares the graduate for clinical practice in changing health and social care settings.
The 'Research Project' module builds on the 'Research Proposal' and 'Planning Research' modules for each programme and enables you the opportunity to implement the research proposal presented in the previous module and produce a structured written report of your work. The module aims to develop your ability to carry out subsequent research independently and commission, manage and evaluate the research activities of others.

Aims
To further develop the students research skills to design, execute and report on a research project.
To develop research skills to promote the student’s ability to independently conduct research and be able to commission, manage and evaluate the research activities of others.

Intended Learning Outcomes

identify, extract, compare and critique relevant evidence related to a specific research question: 1
demonstrate intellectual rigour in the organisation, manipulation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data that is coherent with a specific research question: 1
summarise, compare, contrast and synthesise research findings in a research report: 1
produce a report of appropriate style, organisation and structure, which is communicated to a high level of written English and displays evidence of critical thinking, independence of thought and an understanding of advanced concepts and methods related to research: 1
independently lead a research project to completion (incorporating organisational, time management, communication, collaborative working and IT skills): 1

Study hours

14 hours of active learning. Typically includes 3.5 hours of workshops, 4 hours of lectures, 30 minutes of optional tutorials, and 6 hours of supervision.
286 hours of independent learning. Typically includes time spent reviewing module content, undertaking the research project, reading literature, and writing up the project for submission.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Research Report weighted 100%
A report of up to 4500 words including a structured abstract (up to 250 words)
The final report is developed from a research proposal submitted at the end of a previous module ('Planning Research' and 'Research Proposal' modules depending upon the programme the student is enrolled). Students will be permitted to use the information submitted within the proposal to inform their final report. The assessment comprises a 15% component considering student engagement (proactivity, communication and acting on feedback) with the research process and 85% considering the content and presentation of the report. The 4500 word limit (includes a structured abstract - up to 250 words) requires the student to demonstrate accurate and concise writing whilst maintaining depth of content. This reflects the expectations for journal papers and industry in the sector.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. 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/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025