This course aims to introduce the student to research design, focus on evaluating existing research, focus on tools of research and provide experience of research methods through practicals. The course will prepare students for the research project.The project is deemed critical for the development of the higher cognitive skills and is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work independently. Additionally the project is seen as an integrating process with the student applying knowledge and skills derived from other parts of the course. Work undertaken may include materials testing, studies of design modifications and surveys relating to questions such as patient satisfaction. Students will be required to devise the projects and to present the data relevant to the stated aims of the research.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
