MSc / PgDip Advancing Practice in Community Health and Wellbeing
As part of our Advancing Practice in Health Framework , this award pathway will be of interest if you want to advance your practice in the area of community health and wellbeing . It is delivered online and available both full- and part-time .
The community health and wellbeing pathway aims to facilitate the development of knowledge and practical skills required to reduce inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing of communities .
Delivered online , there are learning opportunities in areas such as community health and wellbeing theory , realistic lifestyle medicine , delivering impact in practice as well as a number of other modules such as fundamentals of advancing practice and enquiry-based practice . The framework also offers opportunities to draw on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership , social science and education .
The Community Health and Wellbeing award pathway aims to foster and develop QMU ’ s mission of cultivating intellectual capital with both a theoretical and practical focus . Learning and teaching is underpinned by research , evidence and scholarship against the background of current and evolving political and social landscapes for health and wellbeing .
The Community Health and Wellbeing award pathway offers flexibility in modes of study ( part-time , full-time or workplace ) that are responsive to individual needs and today ’ s culture of work and learning .
For information on the following areas , see pages 36-37 :
• Structure
• Learning , teaching and assessment
• Teaching hours and attendance
• Career prospects
Modules
Partnership Working in Health Promotion ( formerly Community Health and Wellbeing theory ) ( 20 credits )/ Demonstrating Impact in Practice ( 20 credits )*/ Enquiry-based Practice ( 20 credits )/ Fundamentals of Advancing Practice ( 20 credits )/ Realistic Lifestyle Medicine ( 20 credits )*/ plus an optional module ( 20 credits ) from any approved Framework modules ( see page 37 ).
For the MSc , you will also complete a Dissertation ( 60 credits ).
* These modules require individuals to be working in the specific area and / or have access to an appropriate workplace .
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 .
Non-standard entry will be considered .
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 )
Single module study : Available . Register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest . Contact Karen Hicks 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 : Karen Hicks ( khicks @ qmu . ac . uk ), Pathway Lead 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 .
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