FACULTY OF HEALTH & HUMAN
SCIENCES
INFORMATION BOOKLET
APPENDIX
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
STUDENTS
August 2015
Welcome to the Faculty of Health & Human Sciences at Plymouth University. You
are joining a dynamic research community with currently 100 students studying for a
research degree ResM, MPhil or PhD award in the Faculty and more than 900
across the University.
In choosing to study at Plymouth University you will be awarded a top qualification
recognised in industry and research.
This Postgraduate Student Handbook contains Faculty specific information which the
Graduate School hopes will answer some of your initial questions about your
research studies here in Plymouth.
This booklet should be used in conjunction with the generic postgraduate research
students information booklet.
The Faculty of Health and Human Sciences consists of three Schools, each with
their own, Head of School and Postgraduate Research Studies Coordinator. The
Schools consist of:
School of Health Professions
Head of School: Professor Graham Sewell
School Office: SF29, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, Derriford Road
PA: Marie Dannan
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Head of School, Professor Bridie Kent
School Office: 4th floor Rolle Building (open plan)
PA: Sarah Abrams.
School of Psychology
Head of School: Professor Simon Handley
School Office: Portland Square A214.
PA: Gill Buckland and Naomi Swales.
Outside of my supervisory team, who are my academic contacts and where
can I find them?
Name
School
Contact Details
Dr Richard Yarwood
Director of Social Science
Doctoral Training Centre
r.yarwood@plymouth.ac.uk
Tel: 01752 585983
School of Health
Professions
jonathan.marsden@plymouth.ac.
uk
Postgraduate Research
Studies Co-ordinators:
Professor Jonathan
Marsden
tel. 01752 587590
Professor Heather Skirton
School of Nursing and
Midwifery
heather.skirton@plymouth.ac.uk ;
tel. 01752 586569)
Dr Natalie Wyer
School of Psychology
natalie.wyer@plymouth.ac.uk ;
tel.: 01752 584869)
Who is my administrative contact?
Sarah Carne
DTC Administrator
Health Professions,
Nursing and Midwifery
sarah.carne@plymouth.ac.uk
Tel: 01752 585406
Room 305, Link Building
Catherine McCoulough
(until October 2015)
DTC Administrator
Psychology
catherine.mccoulough@plymouth.ac.uk
Tel: 01752 584539
Room 305, Link Building
Mandarin MacDonald
(from October 2015)
DTC Administrator
Psychology
mandarin.macdonald@plymouth.ac.uk
Room 305, Link Building
Office Hours:
The office is normally open to students: 9.00 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Thursday,
9.00 am – 4.00 pm on Friday but the DTC Administrators are available by telephone
or email, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday, and until 4.30 pm on Fridays.
Note: There may be times when your administrators are not available due to
attendance at meetings, staff development/training, sickness or annual leave. When
possible these absences will be advertised.
CHECKLIST FOR NEW RESEARCHERS
Enrolment
Please call in to meet your DTC Administrator at your earliest convenience. Your
administrator will be able to help with enrolment.
On Arrival at the University
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Visit your DTC Administrator to collect your ID card, log book and any other
necessary information.
Sort out your working space with your Administrator (FT students). The
School office will arrange this for Psychology students.
Sort out where your mail is delivered with your Administrator. The School
office will arrange this with Psychology students.
Request any necessary alarm codes.
Meet with your Director of Studies.
Maintenance Grant/ Bursary payments (if applicable): If the Faculty is aware of your
Bank details, all grants will be electronically transferred directly into your account via
BACS. Otherwise, contact your Research Administrator.
The School of Psychology
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Integrated PhD students in the School of Psychology will be required to
complete the MSc in Psychological Research Methods during their first year. Full
details are available from the Programme Coordinator, Dr Stephen D Hall
stephen.d.hall@plymouth.ac.uk, tel.:+44 (0)1752 233362). Integrated PhD
students who have not taken a research training recognised Masters course may
be required to complete some or all of the taught modules on this course. This
decision will be made through consultation with the student, the research degrees
coordinator and the Director of Studies. All psychology students who wish to be
considered for part time teaching within the School of Psychology are required to
complete Introduction to Teaching and Learning (ITL) course (previously General
Teaching Associates (GTA) course). This ensures that the University maintains
its standard of provision to undergraduate courses. For more information about
the course, including dates and how to apply visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/youruniversity/teaching-and-learning/qualifications-and-accreditation/itl
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Following discussions with their supervisors, MPhil/PhD students may elect to
take additional appropriate training selected from the list of taught modules. All
students are encouraged to obtain new skills through the option modules on offer.
Psychology Modules
Autumn Modules
Module
Code
Module Title
Leader
Assessment
(CW:EX)
PSY 555
PSY 556
PSY 559
PSY 560
PSY 561
PSY 566
PSY 568
PSY 569
PSY 571
Communication of Research for Psychology
T. Hollins
M. Tucker
C. Harris
T.Auburn
J. Goslin
J. May
C. Deeprose
C. Harris
M. Tucker
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
Statistical Methods for Experimental and Clinical Research
Experimental Research Design
Qualitative Research Methods for Psychology
Skills and Techniques in Psychological Research 1
Issues in Behaviour Change
Issues in Clinical Psychology
The Brain and its Disorders
Project Planning and Literature Search
Spring Modules
Module
Code
Module Title
Leader
Assessment
(CW:EX)
PSY 557
PSY 558
PSY 562
PSY 563
PSY 567
PSY 570
Quantitative Analysis of Complex Clinical and Behavourial Data
B. Whalley
B. Whalley
J. Goslin
Y. Hanoch
J. Andrade
H. Schendan
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
100% CW
Evaluating Complex Interventions
Skills and Techniques in Psychological Research 2
Understanding Risky Behaviour
Designing for Behaviour Change
Issues in Cognitive and Brain Science
Timetables can be accessed from https://timetables.plymouth.ac.uk/