96102 Research Methods in Genetic Counselling
6cp; block attendance on campus (professional skills week and week 1); 2hpw ('live and online' workshop, teaching weeks 2–8, 9–14)Requisite(s): 96104c Communication and Counselling AND 96103c Medical Genetics and Genomics in Practice AND 96105c Clinical and Community Placement 1
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Description
Research evidence underpins all healthcare practice. An appreciation of research methods is essential for critically appraising, synthesising, selecting and applying research findings, recruiting patients to clinical research studies, explaining research findings and conducting research. Students are introduced to the philosophy, principles and practice of research, drawing on key texts and considering different theories and methodologies. The subject focuses in detail on inductive (qualitative) and deductive (quantitative) theories, approaches and designs and systematic literature reviews.
Opportunities for student research projects are presented during the subject and students are matched to research projects depending on interest, location and availability.
This subject underpins later work in the research project and in 96109 Research Issues in Genetic Counselling. It is facilitated by researchers with qualitative and quantitative research experience and expertise. Reflection, ethics and integrity are fundamental to the practice of research and an important component of this subject.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
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