The New UK Research Governance: its Impact on Pharmacy Undergraduate Research Projects*

Authors

  • Jill Jesson Public Management and Sociology Research Group, Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
  • Keith A. Wilson Pharmacy Practice Group, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK

Keywords:

Research Governance, Undergraduate Project, Community Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy

Abstract

Implementation of the Department of Health Research Governance Framework (RGF) in the United Kingdom has major implications for the conduct of pharmacy practice undergraduate research projects. This paper draws upon a survey of local ethics research committees (LRECs) in the greater Birmingham area to identify the issues that arise from the RGF in relation to non-clinical practice research in community pharmacy. Although there is some evidence of minor differences between LRECs, the overwhelming finding is that projects will be subject to the full force of the RGF. The implications are discussed in relation to specific issues relating to non-clinical research, the professional aspirations for a research capable workforce, and the expertise within pharmacy to meet the current accreditation requirements for undergraduate projects.

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Published

06-01-2004

How to Cite

Jesson, J., & Wilson, K. A. (2004). The New UK Research Governance: its Impact on Pharmacy Undergraduate Research Projects*. Pharmacy Education, 4(1). Retrieved from https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/63

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2004)

Section

Research Article

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