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MDCS41950

Academic Year 2024/2025

Biostatistics and Data Managem (MDCS41950)

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

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces students to key concepts in data management and biostatistics for clinical research, including study design. In addition to a strong theoretical framework, this module also provides practical experience in
Database development
Data analysis using SPSS

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to
Understand the importance of data management and biostatistics in clinical research
Understand core considerations of data management, including data security, source data, etc.;
Understand core principles of experimental design - sampling, randomization, types of design etc…
Understand common statistical methodologies applied to data generated from clinical trials
Be able to carry out basic statistical analysis of clinical trial datasets
Create a data management plan for a clinical research project

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

48
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Lectures

54
Computer Aided Lab

18
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Online lectures
In-class lectures
Tutorials
Group work
Hands-on computer lab sessions

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Data management plan Week 4, Week 5, Week 6 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Data analysis Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30

 No
Exam (In-person): End of trimester exam Week 14, Week 15 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive feedback during in-class tutorials and post-assessment.

Name Role
Dr Marie Galligan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Deborah Wallace Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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