Applied Research for Healthcare Practice
- Study Mode: Part Time
- Location: Uxbridge
- Duration: 15 Weeks
- Start Date: September 2024
This course will help provide you with a strong understanding of research methods. You can choose to study the course as a stand-alone programme or use the credits gained towards completion of a MSc programme in healthcare, such as our MSc in Professional Practice (Healthcare).
Credits: 30 credits at level 7.
Why study this subject?
The Applied Research for Healthcare Practice short course is designed to provide enhanced knowledge of research methodologies for healthcare practitioners.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
On this programme we'll cover areas such as:
- theories and paradigms of research
- reviewing literature and the critical analysis of existing research
- generation of new knowledge through the research enquiry, commencing with the development of a research questions and hypotheses
- developing a systematic literature search
- different research approaches, designs and data analysis for the chosen topic (designing appropriate research)
- methods of data collection, sample selections
- reliability, validity and applicability of the research results
- ethical issues that arise when undertaking research; the role and function of the local research ethics committee
- statistical analysis of data generated through research and basic software packages for analysing data
- critical appraisal tools such as CASP
- presentation, analysis and interpretation of data.
At BNU, we recognise roles in this field are hands-on – that’s why you’ll take part in simulated learning experiences using our specialised facilities dedicated to nursing at our Uxbridge campus.
What are the tuition fees
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Home, Academic Year 2024 - 2025: £990 *
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Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £1,320 *
Following the Government’s announcement of 4 November 2024, we will be increasing our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students to £9,535 per year from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our part-time fees for UK undergraduate students will increase to £7,145 per annum. Please visit , on the Government’s website, for more information about the changes.
Tuition fees for Home undergraduate students (including with foundation year) may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Government.  
Tuition fees for both new and continuing international students may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year.  
Tuition fees for postgraduate courses and CPD may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year. This increase will apply to both new and continuing students.  
We understand, and really appreciate, the significant financial commitment our students make when they choose to study at BNU. We take our responsibilities to our students very seriously, and are ambitious for each to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen career. Our fees help us to continue providing our students with a high-quality education, and to invest in the services and facilities which create an excellent student experience at BNU.
The following factors will be considered by the University when we set the annual fees: measures of inflation such as the retail price indices; projected increases in University costs; and any changes in the level of funding for teaching received from the Government.
