Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
The case study provides students with the opportunity to select, design, conduct and report on a detailed systematic investigation of a topic within an applied health field. The aim is to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a particular topic, including the academic background, relevant policy and the roles played by various actors and agencies. The case study is conducted in an academically robust and ethically sensitive manner.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Students gain a unique practical experience of ‘real-world’ practical relevance to their field of interest. Students will identify an appropriate topic for in-depth exploration alongside the guidance of the course coordinator and programme coordinator. Within the case study it is expected that the student will spend approximately 2 weeks observing the case or phenomenon of interest this can be within a workplace, a charity or a health setting. They will then spend a further 2 weeks reviewing the current literature and scientific community and finally 2 weeks looking at policies and government guidance. From these 6 weeks of data collecting students will then produce a case portfolio describing the phenomenon of interest and linking policy, research and practice
The aim is to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a particular topic, including the academic background, relevant policy and the roles played by various actors and agencies.
Upon completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 46 | Feedback Weeks | 51 | |
| Feedback |
Marking will be based on a rubric with annotation to provide feedback |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 49 | Feedback Weeks | 51 | |
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Oral will include a 10 minute student presentation followed by questions |
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| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | 38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48 | Feedback Weeks | 39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49 | |
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Feedback will be provided within 7 days of each submission |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Evaluate | Work independently in the collection of relevant evidence, synthesis and analysis to evaluate and appraise how research and or policies are implemented into practice within the defined health topic. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Critically evaluate and describe a defined health topic within the broader context of public, civic, voluntary, development sector organisations and government agencies. |
| Reflection | Create | To create action plans to achieve personal goals and objectives through recognition of own strengths and areas for further development. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | 8 | Feedback Weeks | 8 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Evaluate | Work independently in the collection of relevant evidence, synthesis and analysis to evaluate and appraise how research and or policies are implemented into practice within the defined health topic. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Critically evaluate and describe a defined health topic within the broader context of public, civic, voluntary, development sector organisations and government agencies. |
| Reflection | Create | To create action plans to achieve personal goals and objectives through recognition of own strengths and areas for further development. |
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