2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ARCS5262M Diagnostic Imaging Dissertation

45 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Sandra Morrissey
Email: s.l.morrissey@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

See programme entry criteria

Pre-requisites

ARCS5258M

Professional Issues in Diagnostic Imaging

Co-requisites

ARCS5263M

Research for Diagnostic Imaging

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module builds upon the principles and knowledge and skills acquired in module Research for Diagnostic Imaging. It is the final component which enables completion of the Master’s 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 CAHPR Research Practitioner's Framework, 2019)The student is provided with a supervisor for guidance and to facilitate support for an independent investigation, data collection and the production of dissemination material.Students are required to design and undertake investigation into a topic in their own field of clinical 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 (CAHPR Research Practitioner's Framework, 2019).
The students will present their project in academic format (written report) with a view to dissemination to a wider professional audience
If the student has already undertaken either the Clinical Practice Evidence Review and/or the Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Project Development module(s) the topic chosen for each module must have a completely different emphasis and be related to a different issue in clinical practice. All projects must be agreed with the module leader prior to commencement.

Learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical imaging principles underlying their area of investigation and demonstrate an understanding of how these apply to their project;
Demonstrate an ability to identify and critically evaluate research in their chosen area of Diagnostic Imaging in order to generate an important research question or project aim;
Formulate research questions / hypotheses and / or project aims and objectives, choose and justifying an appropriate project methodology;
Collect and analyse data using appropriate data collection and analysis techniques;
Demonstrate an ability to assess and appraise the validity, strengths and weaknesses of their own work;
Demonstrate an ability to communicate investigation findings and defend the contribution of these to the Diagnostic Imaging knowledge base and disseminate their findings to 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 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.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision Meetings	6	1.00	6.00
Lecture	3	1.00	3.00
Seminar	6	3.00	18.00
Private study hours			423.00
Total Contact hours			27.00
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

A mixture of group and individual tutorials incorporating discussion of proposed study and progress.
By individual supervision meetings with experienced members of staff.
A draft of the assignment can be submitted for feedback.
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	5000 word project report	80.00
Poster Presentation	750 words	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

No compensation between elements of assessment

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/04/2023 14:59:00

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