Postgraduate taught 

Clinical Trials MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Clinical Trials Research Project BIOL5452P

Clinical Trials Research Project BIOL5452P

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: MVLS College Services
  • Credits: 60
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Summer
  • Available to Visiting Students: No

Short Description

This course will provide students with the opportunity to carry out an independent research project in the field of clinical trials. Students will gain experience in research techniques, report writing and presentation skills.

Timetable

The project will take place over the summer.

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Assessment will consist of:

  1. Written report – 65% (5,000 – 6,000 words approx) [ILO1-ILO4].
  2. Oral presentation – 20% (20 minutes) [ILO5].
  3. Supervisors report – 15% [ILO6].

Course Aims

The course aims to provide students with an opportunity to perform a piece of original research to investigate a hypothesis or research question related to clinical trials. The project work will provide an opportunity for students to develop practical and/or technical skills, analyse data critically, draw conclusions, and suggest avenues for future research to expand their findings.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. Critically design, plan and execute a research project in an area of clinical trials.
  2. Develop and apply practical skills relevant to clinical trial-based projects, including managing clinical trial data, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical regulations, collaborating with stakeholders, and potential handling of sensitive information. For dry projects, demonstrate proficiency in information retrieval, analysis, and secure handling to support decision-making and research.
  3. Select and justify appropriate methods for data collection and analysis, critically analyse and interpret generated data and draw evidence-based conclusions.
  4. Critically appraise relevant literature to support research findings.
  5. Effectively synthesise key research findings and deliver a presentation to communicate the outcomes.
  6. Communicate effectively with supervisor/colleagues and manage time by prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.

 

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course’s summative assessment.