Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 17:13
To get a ‘hands on’ experience in conducting a literature review on a public health topic for 3 months. Student will identify a particular Public Health issue and systematically search the literature using electronic bibliographic databases, critically appraise and synthesize research evidence on the topic.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Foresterhill | Sustained Study | No |
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During the time of conducting the literature review, students will build on the taught courses in Stages 1 and 2, which covers the core PH elements. Students will learn a logical way of approaching a research question and methodically work towards identifying methodology to answer the question. This is a transferable skill for any research. This project will be supervised by two experts, both in topic area and methodology. Literature review can be conducted in a work place setting such as NHS or within a research unit
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Literature review report (5000 words) will assess the systematic review skills and the critical appraisal skills and to write a report
Resit: Oral examination as currently standard across CLSM
There are no assessments for this course.
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