Credit bearing module Evidence Based Practice
Explore evidence based practice and develop knowledge to inform your understanding and professional practice.
Key facts
- Level
- Continuing professional development (CPD)
- Academic level
- 7
- Academic credits
- 20
- School
- School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health
- Application deadline
- 18 August (for September start) - Oxford / Swindon Campus
- 1 December (for January start) - Oxford / Swindon Campus
- 1 April (for May start) - Oxford / Swindon Campus
Due to the high demand for places on this module, applications will be considered in the order of when they have been received.
About this course
This Evidence Based Practice module can be studied as part of a full-time or part-time programme.
It aims to explore and critique theories, models and strategies for evidence-based practice, with application to the health and social care setting. We will examine the purposes, uses and limitations of various approaches to evidence-based practice, with consideration of political and economic dimensions.
We'll consider the concepts of decision-making from the practitioner, purchaser, provider and consumer perspectives. We will also explore some available tools for critical-appraisal and the transfer of evidence to professional knowledge.
The module will include sharing the work of experts, researchers and the student group for discussion and critique.
You will be assessed 100% through coursework. This module can be taken as a standalone module with 200 hours of study over 12 weeks or it can be part of a programme of study.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You must normally be from a healthcare background and have support from a manager to undertake this module of study.
Fees and funding
Fees
| Fee types | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Home distance learning | £1,000 per single module, where taken as part of an award-bearing course the module fee is £1,260 |
| Home part-time | £1,000 per single module, where taken as part of an award-bearing course the module fee is £1,260 |
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
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Learning and assessment
Assessment
100% coursework
How to apply
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
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