Module Profile: Research Methods in Healthcare
This module enables students to critically appraise and use evaluation and research studies in healthcare.
The course provides an overview of the use of evidence in medicine and the relationship between professional practice and research. Its focus is on evaluating the process and outcomes of different healthcare systems.
Students are introduced to a wide range of investigative approaches and appropriate methods of analysis. The module includes an introduction to numeric methods used in healthcare quality evaluation, including understanding different forms of quantitative data and basic descriptive statistics.
Module tutor
Mode
Blended learning - web-based distance learning in the UCL Virtual Learning Environment plus 3-day face to face teaching session.
Credits
15
Availability
- Continuing Education students - applications for 2012-13 must be received by 4th February 2013.
Students enrolled on the
- Graduate Programme in Health Informatics (optional module)
- Graduate Programme in Health & Medical Sciences (optional module)
2012-2013 Session
Teaching Block 3 - see Module Calendar for details.
For further information
Contact courses-chime@ucl.ac.uk
