| Unit name | Research Project in Perfusion Science |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SOCSM0016 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Holmes |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
To develop and advance the field of clinical perfusion science on-going research and communication of findings is important. The application of evidence-based best practice will ultimately improve patient outcomes. You will be enabled to plan, conduct, analyse and communicate a novel research project in an area relevant to you so that you can contribute to the knowledge base that underpins clinical improvements. It will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and understanding you have gained through both the teaching on this programme and your clinical experience as a perfusionist to identify an area of investigation and, with the support of your project supervisor, develop this idea into an independent piece of research. This may be clinical or experimental data collection and analysis and/or a project proposal or a critical literature review. You will gain important skills that provide a foundation for you to continue with research beyond this MSc.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
This unit is studied over the course of the MSc, alongside the taught units. You will be introduced to this unit in TB1 of year 1. You will be provided with some project ideas and also encouraged to identify and develop a research project of interest to you, which may be based in your workplace. You will be assigned a University of Bristol supervisor to provide guidance and support who will meet with you regularly, more frequently in year 2. This unit will culminate in the writing of a dissertation, the presentation of your findings and a viva at the end of the programme.
An overview of content
During this unit, depending on your project type, you will apply the fundamentals of clinical/experimental/educational study design and conduct, and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis. You will conduct a narrative and/or systematic review of the relevant literature. You will apply these skills to a research project of your choice in an area of perfusion or cardiovascular science of interest and relevance to you. During the course of this unit, you will be given instructions and guidance on abstract preparation, making and presenting posters, dissertation writing and viva preparation. Further support for your individual project will be provided by your University of Bristol supervisor.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
You will be an expert in your chosen topic, having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the current status of your area of interest. You will have the creative, organisational and analytical skills to plan, conduct and evaluate robust independent research. You will be an effective communicator to different audiences, both in writing and verbally.
Learning Outcomes
The preparation (background reading) and conduct of your project plan and research project will be achieved through independent self-directed study, guided by your supervisor. Interactive tutorials will provide guidance on abstract writing, poster preparation, dissertation writing and preparing for your viva.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Project plan giving a brief overview of the background, rationale and plan of your research project, submitted in year 1 for formative written feedback. You will have the opportunity to meet with your supervisor at least 5 times over the course of the programme to discuss and share progress on your dissertation for verbal feedback. You will receive written formative feedback from your supervisor on the equivalent of one full draft of your dissertation. You will have the opportunity to practice your oral presentation as a poster presentation for verbal feedback from the unit lead before your final dissertation presentation and viva. The final version of your poster will be presented at the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists Annual Congress.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
When assessment does not go to plan
If you do not pass the unit, you may be given the opportunity to resubmit your work depending on the mark you have achieved and as per the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. SOCSM0016).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
