Introduction to Evidence-based Practice

The award enables you to underpin your practice with contemporary knowledge and evidence and to develop practical skills in effective, structured literature searching. You also enhance your confidence when interpreting or presenting graphical and statistical data.

On successful completion of this award, you can:

• plan and manage the acquisition of available research evidence from a range of sources
• critically analyse published research reports and assess their relevance to promoting evidence-based practice and practice effectiveness
• analyse the complementary nature and purposes of various research methodologies to evidence-based practice
• apply numerical and statistical skills to the interpretation of published research findings.

You get an overview of a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods and explore issues surrounding the implementation of evidence-based practice. You develop skills in critical appraisal of individual research studies, and key skills in critical thinking and academic writing.

You undertake IT lab practical work and a range of review activities, this provides you with regular formative feedback so that you are able to assess your progress.

The summative assessment is in two parts:

• Part 1 – you are provided with a small amount of statistical data. You answer a series of structured questions, which allow you to demonstrate you can accurately interpret the data and identify its potential significance.
• Part 2 – requires you to submit a 2,500 word critique of a published research article, selected by you and related to your own area of practice.

Community college diploma with 65% minimum

Or, holders of a a Tawjihi 65%+ average plus a recognised foundation programme

Or, holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 27 points or more will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses

Undergraduate applicants can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You will find advice and step-by-step guidance about their online application process on the UCAS website.