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MD5206 Evidence Synthesis for Global Health Policy, Programming, and Practice

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Mon and 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Thu (TBC)

This module will serve as an introduction to forms of evidence synthesis and its implications for global health policy, programming, and practice. The module will also address issues regarding study design and critical appraisal. Assessment will take the form of six structured critical appraisals of self-selected publications, participation in feedback to peers and engagement in personal reflection, and a self-selected end-of-semester presentation and written assignment based on a systematic review protocol.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar (x 10 weeks), 3-hour practical classes (x 1 week), 2-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: various