This module will introduce you to techniques that will be useful for your Master&#039;s programme - and your future career.

It covers topics from statistics...

This module will introduce you to techniques that will be useful for your Master's programme - and your future career.

It covers topics from statistics and programming to presenting your work with confidence in public (in collaboration with RADA, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art).

Bespoke components for the MSc Geophysical Hazards include an introduction to GIS.

Bespoke components for the MSc Geoscience include an introduction to experimental techniques.

This module relates the study of economic ideas of the past to current debates and discussions on the economic issues of the present.

The module aims to...

This module relates the study of economic ideas of the past to current debates and discussions on the economic issues of the present.

The module aims to demonstrate that reassessing the ideas of the past provides a valuable opportunity to assess economic issues which have in many cases become unfamiliar within economic theory as it has existed in recent times.

The module thus aims to show how the history of economic thought is a fundamental aspect of the formulation of economic ideas which can adequately address the issues of the present.

The module acquaints students with selections from some classic texts of economic thought which they will be able to cite throughout their student career and beyond.

The module has strong career relevance, since it provides students with the ability to engage in informed discussion with non-specialists, as well as specialists, on issues currently reviving widespread attention in the media and public debate generally.

Summary 

This module ensures that you understand that evidence-based medicine (EBM) is important in making the appropriate decisions for individuals and...

Summary 

This module ensures that you understand that evidence-based medicine (EBM) is important in making the appropriate decisions for individuals and populations, and as a tool for decision-making. It will provide you with the skills to practice EBM and to use the methods in your life-long learning. You will be taught how to turn a problem into a structured question that can be addressed by searching for and assessing the research literature.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes 

After taking this module, you will be able to:

Understand how the structured question is used to guide the search for information
	Understand the context in which evidence is used to make decisions
	Be aware of issues in applying evidence to paediatric populations
	Gain knowledge, understanding and practical experience of how to search published literature for evidence to use in decision-making;
	Gain knowledge, understanding and practical experience of critically appraising the published literature
	Understand the steps involved in performing a systematic review
	Understand how to use evidence about probabilities (or risk) in decision-making
	Know how to approach the evaluation of the validity and generalisability of a research article.
Who is this module for? 

This is a core module for the MSc Paediatrics and Child Health (all pathways) and optional for the MRes in Child Health.

Teaching and Learning Methods 

Teaching will be delivered through seminars, small group sessions and practicals (library searching and systematic review methodology).

Assessment 

You will need to write and present a Critically Appraised Topic (CAT).

Selected Reading List

Straus, S.E., Glasziou, P., Richardson, W.S. and Haynes, R.B., 2018. Evidence-based medicine: how to practice and teach EBM. Elsevier Health Sciences.