MSc / PgDip / PgCert Advancing Practice in Health
As part of our Advancing Practice in Health Framework , this flexible , modular route allows for a personalised educational journey . It may be of particular interest to those who already hold a master ’ s award or who wish to study modules in a particular area of practice .
Delivered online , the Advancing Practice in Health award pathway offers flexibility in module choice and modes of study ( full-time , part-time or workplace ) to be responsive to individual needs and today ’ s culture of work and learning . It can lead to a MSc / PgDip / PgCert Advancing Practice in Health award .
The pathway is based on a model of collaborative multi-professional learning aligned to expectations of the four pillars of advanced practice ( Clinical Practice , Leadership , Education and Research ).
There are learning opportunities in areas such as fundamentals of advanced practice , critical analysis , evaluation and research methodologies , as well as a number of more specific modules . The framework also offers opportunities to draw on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership , social science and education .
For information on the following areas , see pages 36-37 :
• Structure
• Learning , teaching and assessment
• Teaching hours and attendance
• Career prospects
Modules
Fundamentals of Advancing Practice ( 20 credits )/ Enquiry-based Practice ( 20 credits )/ plus a further 80 credits from any approved framework modules ( see page 37 ).
For the MSc , you will also complete a Dissertation ( 60 credits ).
Please note some modules require individuals to be working in the specific area and / or have access to an appropriate workplace setting ( paid or voluntary ).
The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( September 2020 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
Entry requirements
Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline .
International : Where your honours degree has not been studied in English , you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0 .
Some modules may require individuals to be working in the specific area of practice and / or have access to a suitable workplace setting ( paid or voluntary ) along with the support of a line manager and work place mentor .
Other information
Exit awards : MSc ( 180 credits )/ PgDip ( 120 credits )/ PgCert ( 60 credits )
Single module study : Available . Register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest . Contact Sara Smith for further information .
Delivery : Online
Duration : 1 year full time OR 5 years part-time
Start date : September 2021 and January 2022
Application deadline : None . See pages 153-154 for more information on how to apply
Class sizes : You will join a community of online learners
Fees : See pages 160-161
More information : Dr Sara Smith , Framework Lead ( ssmith @ qmu . ac . uk ) or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
Why QMU ?
We offer a collaborative multiprofessional online learning environment .
Learning and assessment are underpinned by current research and the evolving landscape of health and wellbeing .
Personalised educational journey .
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