Module Independent Study - Medical Imaging

This module will enable you to pursue an independent line of investigation in a topic related to medical imaging. The scope will be broad enough to provide the means by which you are able to further your professional and personal development in a selected area. You will with appropriate guidance choose the means by which you are assessed.

Please note, you are able to commence this module at any time.

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Course summary

The content of this module will depend upon the agreed topic area, but it will be relevant to health and medical sciences and within the scope of the expertise of the supervising tutor. You will submit a proposal and once the topic and assessment has been agreed, you and your supervisory tutor will together negotiate and agree a structured learning contract which will include a clear outline of the area of study.

On successful completion, you will be able to:

Adjudge gaps/deficiencies in practice and generate evidence that best meets the needs of patients
Operate with self direction and originality in choosing a topic to investigate, and act autonomously in planning and implementing your line of enquiry
Critically evaluate the issues at the forefront of the area of study
Synthesise those skills necessary to interrogate and evaluate the evidence in their chosen area of study
Assimilate advanced knowledge and demonstrate a detailed understanding of your chosen area

Modules

Programme Specification

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Entry Requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module, you must be working in a medical imaging setting, you should be able to apply it to your practice, and you must have previously studied successfully at level 7. On your application you will need to indicate how many credits you wish to study.

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Location	Lancaster
Duration	Part-time, Single Module
Start date	October 2016, 2017; February 2017; May 2017