Master in Medical Science (Health Informatics)
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Science (Health Informatics)

Masters: an approved research protocol is the outcome of the first year (Diploma) and leads to a final research thesis about a scientific topic of your own interest during the second year (Masters). "What you learn today is of use tomorrow" is our motto.

Programme aims and objectives
Using a blend of enquiry based learning and a self-directed interactive approach, by the end of this programme you should be able to:

To search, retrieve, and store scientific information related to a specific topic of interest.

Demonstrate critical appraisal skills regarding specified scientific literature.

Demonstrate an ability to ask researchable questions related to a specified field of interest.

To detect the validity and reliability of published evidence and measurement devices aimed to be used in a future research project.

To write a scientific essay in Word and referencing according to Vancouver formats ( Word plus Endnote)

To know how to use advanced descriptive and inferential statistics and critical appraisal of published statistics.

Demonstrate competence in designing your own research design and to produce an appropriate research proposal.

To organise a research meeting(s) with fellow researchers/heads of departments aiming the launch of your own research strand.

To submit an approved research proposal.

To complete a research thesis.

To publish the content of the thesis in scientific output styles ( Endnote).

Postgraduate Diploma: learn how to search for and critically appraise scientific evidence to answer researchable clinical questions, and conduct dedicated research in your own specialty or field of interest. Our dedicated programmes are designed for health care professionals with an interest in evidence-based medicine, health and medical and research.

Programmes are offered at Diploma and Masters Level (Health Informatics) and feature evidence-based learning with self-directed interactive approach. Course modules are delivered in the evenings in one-week blocks, beginning in September. Supporting learning material is provided on the university'?s electronic learning portal.

An approved research protocol is the outcome of the first year (Diploma) and leads to a final research thesis about a scientific topic of your own interest during the second year (Masters). "What you learn today is of use tomorrow" is our motto.

Programme aims and objectives

Using a blend of enquiry based learning and a self-directed interactive approach, by the end of this programme you should be able to:

To search, retrieve, and store scientific information related to a specific topic of interest.

Demonstrate critical appraisal skills regarding specified scientific literature.

Demonstrate an ability to ask researchable questions related to a specified field of interest.

To detect the validity and reliability of published evidence and measurement devices aimed to be used in a future research project.

To write a scientific essay in Word and referencing according to Vancouver formats ( Word plus Endnote)

To know how to use advanced descriptive and inferential statistics and critical appraisal of published statistics.

Demonstrate competence in designing your own research design and to produce an appropriate research proposal.

To organise a research meeting(s) with fellow researchers/heads of departments aiming the launch of your own research strand.

To submit an approved research proposal.

Masters: modules completed over 4 semesters—2 years. Informatics modules are offered in block released courses of one week duration, delivered via a blend of face-to-face teaching and enquiry based learning. Distance learning is encouraged through online course materials available via the University's Blackboard website.

Modules, Year 1, Semester 1
Finding the Needle in the I-stack (E-resources)
Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
From Popper to Proposal (research methods)

Modules, Year 1, Semester 2
Searching the Internet (Advanced Level)
Research Methods (Advanced Level)
Advanced Statistics
Deadline for Final Research Proposal

Modules, Year 2, Semester 1 & 2
Scientific Writing and Publication
Research Thesis

PDip: modules completed over two semesters⦡mp;euro;?six months. Informatics modules are offered in block released courses of one week duration, delivered via a blend of face-to-face teaching and enquiry based learning. Distance learning is encouraged through online course materials available via the University's Blackboard website.

Modules, Year 1, Semester 1
Finding the Needle in the I-stack (E-resources)
Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
From Popper to Proposal (research methods)

Modules, Year 1, Semester 2
Searching the Internet (Advanced Level)
Research Methods (Advanced Level)
Advanced Statistics
Deadline for Final Research Proposal