2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ARCS5262M Diagnostic Imaging Dissertation

45 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Helen McAlinney
Email: h.c.mcalinney

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

See programme entry criteria

Co-requisites

ARCS5263M

Research for Diagnostic Imaging

This module is mutually exclusive with

HECS5152M	Dissertation
MEDP5330M	Research Project

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module builds upon the principles and knowledge and skills acquired in module ARCS 5263M Research for Diagnostic Imaging. It is the final component which enables completion of the Masters degree in Diagnostic Imaging.This module provides students with the experience of applying research principles to generate evidence to underpin the effectiveness of their clinical imaging practice.The student is provided with a supervisor for guidance and to facilitate support for an independent investigation and the production of dissemination material.Students are required to design and undertake investigation a sdeveloped in ARCS5263M Research for Diagnostic Imaging which will allow them to develop further their theoretical, analytical and practical research conduct and dissemination skills.

Objectives

Students undertaking a dissertation will learn the skills and acquire the knowledge necessary to conduct an extended investigation in an area related to the clinical application of Diagnostic Imaging.
Students will work with one of the established academics in Diagnostic Imaging to enable them to experience research and evaluation processes as applied within the clinical field of Diagnostic Imaging.
The students will present their project in academic format (written report) and in a style suitable for dissemination to a wider professional audience (poster / conference presentation).

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

- Answer an important research question in their chosen area of Diagnostic Imaging;
- test hypotheses and / or address project aims and objectives by implementing an appropriate project methodology;
- gain the necessary governance , ethical and health and safety approvals;
- apply and critically evaluate data collection and analysis techniques;
- assess and appraise the validity, strengths and weaknesses of their own work;
- present investigation findings and defend the contribution of these to the Diagnostic Imaging evidence base;
- disseminate their findings in a format suitable for a professional audience

Skills outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to

- Identify, design and undertake an appropriate project.
- Communicate the project findings effectively by written and oral presentation

Syllabus

Where appropriate supervision can be identified an investigation can be undertaken in any area of clinical Diagnostic Imaging practice.

Supervision will develop the student’s ability to apply investigatory research principles to real world practice with specific reference to:
- project planning and time management;
- ethical conduct and data protection;
- sampling and data (measurement) validity, reliability, credibility, rigour and / or trustworthiness;
- data collection, management, analysis and presentation;
- academic communication.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision Meetings	11	1.00	11.00
Lecture	1	1.00	1.00
Tutorial	2	1.50	3.00
Private study hours			435.00
Total Contact hours			15.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			450.00

Private study

Each student will formulate and conduct an investigation related to their clinical Diagnostic Imaging practice under the supervision of a member of staff. The project will involve the collection and interpretation of data by the student with reference to published evidence which they will be expected to review.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

By individual supervision meetings with experienced members of staff on a monthly basis or as appropriate.
The module leader will contact the supervisor and the student to receive independent feedback on student progress from both sides every three months.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	7500 word project report	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 19/09/2019

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