Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:00
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 | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 44 | Feedback Weeks | 47 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Identify and critique a health-related policy relevant to that context. |
| Factual | Understand | Describe and appraise a defined health topic or area of health within the broader context of public, civic, voluntary, development sector organisation or government agency. |
| Procedural | Apply | Select and apply appropriate research method(s) to systematically investigate the content and evidence base, implementation processes and impact of the chosen policy. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 51 | Feedback Weeks | 2 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Identify and critique a health-related policy relevant to that context. |
| Factual | Understand | Describe and appraise a defined health topic or area of health within the broader context of public, civic, voluntary, development sector organisation or government agency. |
| Procedural | Apply | Select and apply appropriate research method(s) to systematically investigate the content and evidence base, implementation processes and impact of the chosen policy. |
| Procedural | Create | Decide and action the most appropriate way(s) to disseminate the findings of the evaluation. |
| Reflection | Create | Work independently in the collection of relevant evidence, its synthesis, analysis and presentation. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Determine the merit, worth, or value of the policy in terms of improving the health and/or social and economic conditions of the different stakeholders. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 43 | Feedback Weeks | 46 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Select and apply appropriate research method(s) to systematically investigate the content and evidence base, implementation processes and impact of the chosen policy. |
| 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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| 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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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Create | Work independently in the collection of relevant evidence, its synthesis, analysis and presentation. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Determine the merit, worth, or value of the policy in terms of improving the health and/or social and economic conditions of the different stakeholders. |
| Factual | Understand | Describe and appraise a defined health topic or area of health within the broader context of public, civic, voluntary, development sector organisation or government agency. |
| Procedural | Apply | Select and apply appropriate research method(s) to systematically investigate the content and evidence base, implementation processes and impact of the chosen policy. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Identify and critique a health-related policy relevant to that context. |
| Procedural | Create | Decide and action the most appropriate way(s) to disseminate the findings of the evaluation. |
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