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RDI-30021 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 10 January 2026

RDI-30021 - Evidence-based Project (Apprentice Route)
Coordinator: Heather Brown Room: Mac1.15 Tel: +44 1782 7 34193
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Level: Level 6
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

The module builds on research knowledge and skills introduced in Year 1 and Year 2. Either individually or in small groups apprentices will conduct a small-scale research study, audit or similar project. They will collate, input, manipulate and analyse their own data using data management software. Tutor led workshops and workplace learning will support independent learning. The module is largely apprentice-led, and each apprentice is supported by supervision from a mentor within the employer’s organisation and a member of staff within the school.

Aims
Through a series of student-facing teaching supported by independent directed study, the students will develop the following attributes to apply for fitness for autonomous practice:
Full skill set for Band 5 scope of practice outlined by the regulatory body; Health and Care Professions Council, (HCPC) and
The scope of the society and college of radiographers (SCoR) within theory transposing into practice supporting the apprentices professional development.
This module links with the RDI-30027 Leadership module, ensuring that the concepts of evidence-based practice, service developments and advancements supported by quality data is thoroughly appreciated.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Independently perform a search and critique of the literature to identify and extract relevant evidence for the project.: 1
Manage, manipulate, analyse, and interpret data in an evidence-based manner (determined by the type of project conducted).: 1
Summarise, compare, contrast, and synthesise findings.: 1
Independently design and manage a research project to completion (incorporating organisational, time management, communication, collaborative working and IT skills).: 1
Identify and discuss possible dissemination strategies to optimise the impact of research.: 1

Study hours

20 hours of in-situ on campus sessions (spread over 11 months)
280 hours of independent study using off the job asynchronous time.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Dissertation weighted 100%
4,000 word written report
Learners are required to design and produce a 4,000 research project using a research methodology of your choice.

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: 10 January 2026