Course Co-ordinator: Dr F Marshall

Pre-requisite(s): HE 1003, HE 2502, HE 3010, HE 3016, HE 3019, HE 3508, HE 3514

Co-requisite(s): HE 4015

Designing and reporting randomised controlled trials.

Understanding the place for quasi-experimental designs.

Protocol development.

Mixed methods used in Health Services Research.

Methodology used in systematic reviews.

Ethical issues in Health Services Research.

Varies weekly, up to a maximium of two 2-hour sessions per week - total of 30 hours.

1st Attempt: Two hour written exam (40%). Continuous assessment:- Essay, 1800 word (20%). Design a Study Protocol, 1500 words (40%).

Resit: Two hour written exam (100%).