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MDCS41630

Academic Year 2024/2025

Clinical & Translational Research (MDCS41630)

Subject:
Medicine Clinical Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Deborah Wallace
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module forms part of the MSc in Clinical & Translational Research. The goal of this module is to provide an overview of the knowledge, skills and competencies that will allow completion of a programme of clinical and translational research. Specifically, this Module will:
- Explain the study designs used in clinical & translational research
- Discuss the range of methods available for the analysis of samples obtained from clinical & translational research
- Explain statistical methods used to design and analyse clinical & translational research projects
- Review standards of Good Clinical Practice in research
- Provide a detailed introduction to clinical trials
- Explain key approaches in critical appraisal, data presentation and discussion

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course students will demonstrate advanced knowledge of clinical & translational research methods. Specifically, students will be able to:
- Understand clinical & translational research principles, including study design
- Understand core methodologies used in the conduct of clinical & translational research, including data management, biological sample handling/storage, and basic data analysis
- Analyse the design of clinical & translational research projects
- Gain practical knowledge of the conduct of clinical trials
- Understand the linkages between clinical and basic research
- Critically appraise scientific literature

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

35
Specified Learning Activities

95
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

210

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active / task-based learning
Group work
Student presentations
Lectures
Problem based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Undergraduate College Degree


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MDCS42240 - Med Research design, regs, eth


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): GCP Week 4 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Study Types Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30

 No
Exam (In-person): MCQ End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Marie Galligan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Patrick Murray Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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