Course Description:  The principles of research proposal development, biostatistics and research ethics.

General Learning Outcomes of the Course:

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Identify different research methods and parts of a sound research proposal;
  • Apply the components, concepts and principles of research methods, biostatistics and research ethics in developing a proposal for scientific investigations;
  • Present a concept paper on an approved research topic;

Prepare a draft research proposal on an approved research topic using the principles of research methods, biostatistics and research ethics.