Outline and Aims:

The course is aimed at students who want to understand and possibly in future pursue research in theoretical high energy physics. The...

Outline:

In this module, students will conduct a series of physics experiments and observations. These practicals will involve more complex instrumentation...

Clinical placements form an essential and integral part of the degree programme by allowing students to develop and apply theoretical knowledge learnt in...

Clinical placements form an essential and integral part of the degree programme by allowing students to develop and apply theoretical knowledge learnt in lectures and from their own further reading. These placements encourage students to apply their academic knowledge to clinical Orthoptics and general ophthalmology. Students will rotate to different accredited clinical placements sites over the 2-year programme to ensure a good balance and breadth of clinical experience is achieved. Within the clinical placement an opportunity to visit other sub-specialty areas directly relevant to the course will be included i.e. theatre, stroke wards, screening, imaging departments.

This module will enable students to put into practice theoretical knowledge gained from Orthoptics I, II and Ophthalmology I modules.

The aim of this module is to teach the practical knowledge required for undertaking preclinical and clinical research. For understanding preclinical research,...

The aim of this module is to teach the practical knowledge required for undertaking preclinical and clinical research. For understanding preclinical research, the module will cover a range of topics including research ethics, critical appraisal of manuscripts and the process of grant applications. For the clinical studies, the module will teach a range of relevant areas, including Clinical Governance, Clinical Trial Processes, Data Management and Pharmacovigilence.

Students will acquire a thorough grounding in the methods required to design and implement a research project from conception to end of study, including how to prepare study documentation, obtain ethical and regulatory approvals, and apply for sponsorship. The module will also cover the main principles of:

The regulatory framework overseen by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), focussing on Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
 Bio-banking and the Human Tissue Act
 Critical appraisal of papers and systematic evaluation of published research
The module will employ varied teaching approaches. Lectures will be complemented by practical classes on reviewing a series of papers, writing abstracts and preparing posters. Specifically, students will learn how to carry out descriptive data analysis, and carry out and interpret hypothesis tests.

The students will have acquired the knowledge required to undertake clinical and preclinical research. This will include gaining an understanding of the various legal and ethical requirements, as well as the processes involved in study applications. They will also be able to critically appraise research studies, whether as published papers and/or grant applications.

The module will be assessed by one hour unseen written exam (abstract writing), a 30-minute MCQ and a poster presentation.