This unit will explain the relationship between data, information and knowledge and introduce a number of different methods/tools for managing, storing, securing, modelling, visualizing and analyzing. This unit will provide and understanding of how data can be manipulated to meet the needs of users. Changing data into information can be accomplished with a range of tools, including XML, SQL,...

This unit introduces the scope of public health practice in the 21st century and the social, political and economic context within which public health practitioners operate. The unit combines theoretical and practical material to assist students to understand the social and economic determinants of health, the importance of improved equity to raising health standards worldwide, nationally and...

This unit provides students with a working knowledge of the major research methods and design approaches used to build the evidence base in health and social care, neurobiology, policies and systems, and public health. We examine major research methods and use this knowledge to discuss research papers, leading to critical evaluations of method. This unit will enable students to engage with the...

This unit provides students with an opportunity to make practical use of knowledge they have acquired from their completed Masters units, in combination with gaining new skills in undertaking research. This unit will allow students to work in small teams to undertake practical research tasks to investigate an organisational context from multiple perspectives: knowledge management; e-logistics,...

This unit extends your knowledge and application of theoretical models and practice frameworks to understand, identify and respond to speech and fluency needs of individuals and/or communities. The unit adopts a case-based and lifespan focus, and you will develop skills related to the description, analysis and interpretation, evidence-based assessment, differential diagnosis, and application of...

This unit forms one of two Major project core units included in the Master of Clinical Pharmacy Professional Impact pathway. The Professional Impact pathway offers an alternative for students wishing to make measurable impacts in practices in Clinical Pharmacy but wishing to do this through a non-traditional research pathway. The unit enables students, who are all pharmacists in hospital or...

This unit is the second and final Major Project core units included in the Master of Clinical Pharmacy Professional Impact pathway. The Professional Impact pathway offers and alternative for students wishing to make measurable impacts in practices in Clinical Pharmacy but wishing to do this through a non-traditional research pathway. The unit enables students, who are all pharmacists in hospital...

This unit supports students completing MBA Research or Workplace Projects to develop and implement a research program. Seminars and practical activities develop an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of research, the purpose of research methodology and the evaluation of research paradigms. Topics include the specification of hypotheses and other research objectives, different...

You will explore the theoretical foundations and practical applications of simulation-based education in healthcare settings. You will focus on designing, implementing and evaluating simulations that enhance practice and promote patient safety. You will develop the skills to create engaging simulations using diverse modalities that align with standards of best practice in simulation. Emphasis is...

This unit examines the concepts, principles and practices of effective communication with focus on oral intervention tactics to de-escalate and resolve conflict in a variety of contexts. It provides direct practice skills in negotiation and conflict management techniques appropriate when communicating with individuals and groups - including those affected by alcohol and drugs and by mental...