Stand Alone Module: Advanced Research Skills
Course Overview
This module aims to consolidate and expand students’ understanding of the research process. A range of research approaches, designs, methods of data collection and analysis will be critically evaluated so that the students gain an appreciation of the variety of methodologies available to study a wide range of health care issues. It will assist students determine the right research design for research questions in practice. This module also provides students with the skills need to source evidence and evaluate and implement evidence in practice.
Advanced Research Skills is a core module on the Postgraduate Diploma Health Sciences (Nursing/Professional Studies).
Please note all stand alone modules run depending on sufficient numbers.
Applications and Selections
First Stand Alone Module (Nursing) Application Form
Second and Subsequent Stand Alone Modules (Nursing) Application Form
Who Teaches this Course
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a registered nurse on the Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
OR
- Be registered on the appropriate allied health professional Register
(for those required to register with a professional body)
AND
Be currently employed in healthcare or social care either in: clinical or social care practice/management/ research /education. Some modules may only be undertaken while working in a specific discipline related area such as nursing. This is specified in modules descriptions.
Applicants will normally have gained a primary degree (health science/studies or social science/studies related) level 8 or evidence of equivalent academic credits. Students who do not have the aforementioned will be required to compile a portfolio to provide evidence of their ability to study at postgraduate level.
- International students will require a degree of fluency in the English language. An overall score of 7 in the IELTS Academic Test is required.
Additional Requirements
Duration
One Semester (Jan-March)
Next start date
January 2021
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
15
Closing Date
27th November 2020
NFQ level
Level 9
Mode of study
Blended Learning: this module will consist of lectures; workshops and discussions; group work; presentations and seminars. Students will be allocated a supervisor for group supervision of 6 hours.
ECTS weighting
10
Award
Stand Alone Module: Advanced Research Skills
CAO
Course code
Course Outline
This is a core module on the Postgraduate Diploma Health Sciences (Nursing/Professional Studies).
Attendance Days:
- Wednesday 6th January 2021 - Induction Day
- Tuesday 19th January 2021
- Tuesday 16th February 2021
- Tuesday 16th March 2021
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
Who’s Suited to This Course
The Department of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies delivers a number of stand alone modules which address issues of interest to all health and social care professionals. Credits attained can be accumulated over a 2-3-year timeframe and put towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing/ Professional Studies). The modules are delivered in a flexible manner to accommodate the learning requirements of busy healthcare professionals. Alternatively, those who opt not to be assessed in the module receive a certificate of attendance.
Please note all stand alone modules run depending on sufficient numbers.
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
Fees: Tuition
Fees: Student levy
Fees: Non EU
Fees can be paid securely through our Online Payment Facility
Find out More
Dympna O’ Connell
Course Co-ordinator
School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies
T: +353 (0)71 9135611
E: doconnell@stangelas.nuigalway.ie
