Research methods for health professionals
This module is shared with other programmes and is designed to give the student the opportunity to explore the fundamental and processes of nursing research, as well as engage with evidence and evidence-based practice.
Course topics
- Literature reviews
- Phenomenology
- Experiments
- Surveys
- Ethnography
- Grounded theory
- Sampling
- Constructing a research proposal and critical writing
Assessment
3000 word research proposal and appendices
Campus
Leicester city campus - online delivery
Entry Criteria
- Effective registration with an appropriate Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) in health care, such as NMC or HCPC
- Minimum 12 months post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting
- Possess BSc (Hons) 2:2 degree award minimum or 60 credits equivalent at level 6, which must include a research module (or equivalent)
- IELTS 6.5 in all criteria
- Applicants who fall short of the above entry requirements may use the Recognised Prior Learning mechanism to contribute towards the above criteria at the discretion of the Programme Leader
How to apply
Online application forms and guidance for application process
Key information
Module Category: SPEC
Module Code: 5610
Module Credits: 15
Module Level: 7
Module leader
For more information about the module (delivery or content) please contact:
Dawn Coleby
dawncoleby@dmu.ac.uk
For information about funding or the application process, please contact the admissions team.
Semesters
Start date: 6 October 2026
Delivery: Every Tuesday 10am - 12pm for 10 weeks
Delivery method: Online via MS Teams.