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PHTY41010

Academic Year 2025/2026

Physiotherapy Research (PHTY41010)

Subject:
Physiotherapy
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Professor Brian Caulfield
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 5
Spring 5
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module builds upon the core stage 3 module Research Methods. In this module students will apply the skills gained in stage 3 to undertake field work data collection. Within groups students will consolidate their knowledge in relation to literature review and problem-solving, as well as research methodologies while critically evaluating an aspect of contemporary health care. On completion the group will disseminate their work in the form of a paper ready for submission to a target journal, together with a poster.

Mapped to CORU SoP: 1.13

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Understand, select and employ appropriate research methodologies to evaluate an aspect of contemporary health care 2. Analyse, synthesise, critically evaluate, the data collected. 3. Present a piece of scientific writing developed following an effective team engagement process. 4. Present a poster for a conference.

Indicative Module Content:

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

220
Lectures

6
Project Supervision

6
Total

232

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
There will be limited lectures associated with this module.
Small student groups will work with a supervisor to define an area of study, undertake the research and write up their work. There is a collaborative teaching and learning approach associated with this module.

AI/Academic Integrity:
Staff may utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the programme to support teaching and learning and it will be clearly indicated if and when AI is used. Students are prohibited from representing work as their own that they did not write, code or create. Submission of AI-generated content to this module by a student without explicit permission and attribution is not allowed and it may reflect unacceptable professional behaviour. This may result in the initiation of a student disciplinary procedure in accordance with the “University Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.

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
Group Work Assignment: Students will prepare a short (maximum 3 minutes) video that presents the rationale, methodology, results and impact of their research project to a non scientific audience. Week 14 Spring Graded No
20
 No
Group Work Assignment: Students will present a paper manuscript based on their research project, ready for submission to a scientific journal. Week 14 Spring Graded No
80
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will work with a supervisor throughout and will be given feedback on their work as it progresses.

Name Role
Professor Brian Caulfield Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Caitriona Cunningham Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Cailbhe Doherty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Catherine Doody Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Hamish Fleming Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Brona Fullen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Deirdre Hurley Osing Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sinéad McMahon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Cliona O'Sullivan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Keith Smart Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 29 Fri 14:00 - 15:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 30 Fri 14:00 - 15:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 4 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 2 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 3 Thurs 12:00 - 12:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 12 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 1, 4, 6 Wed 11:00 - 12:50
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