About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: B71012
- Level: Postgraduate
- Department: Nursing and Midwifery
- Campus: Glenside Campus
- Duration: One year full-time and up to five years part-time.
- Delivery: Part-time, Full-time
- Programme leader: Alison Hughes
Introduction
The last decade or so has witnessed a significant shift from hospital to community based care delivery within the NHS, and community practice in health and social care has become increasingly complex, challenging and diverse. Alongside these changes, the modernisation of the NHS workforce has necessitated the introduction of new roles with extended competences and functions. This, together with a closer integration of the NHS with other public organisations such as social care, prison services, education and the independent and voluntary sector, signals the requirement for a flexible health and social care workforce that is responsive to need and is able to offer transferable knowledge and skills.
This course aims to develop the knowledge and skills of those working in the community to respond to these opportunities and challenges. It brings together practitioners from a range of disciplines who share a common interest and desire to develop and improve health and social care in the community.
The course offers a dynamic and flexible approach to study. It enables you to reflect on existing practice and identify your individual learning needs in order to develop extended, specialist and advanced roles within your own areas of practice. In addition to three core modules (Inter-professional working, research, and the synoptic module) you can chose from a wide range of optional modules.
Structure
Content
All courses comprise of:
- Two core modules
- One research module (if not already achieved)
- Supported Practice and Research Enquiry
- Optional modules
- MSc dissertation module (MSc only)
NB Nurse Practitioners may undertake Specialist Practice Recorded and Mode 2 Prescribing as part of the community programme with negotiation.
The optional modules provide flexibility, allowing you to tailor the course to your specific needs. A wide variety of choice modules are available, including:
- Leadership and Change
- Integrated Assessment
- Evidencing Work-Based Learning
- Applied Pharmacology
- Prescribing Practice (all courses)
- Legal and Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in Health and Social Care (MSc only)
And many more.
Teaching and learning
Delivery of the modules will vary and may include conventional classroom based work, work-based learning, independent study, e-learning, action learning sets, and enquiry based learning.
The focus will be on supporting and promoting the development and integration of theory, practice and research within a framework that facilitates inter-professional learning.
Assessment
Assessment may take the form of coursework, presentations and portfolio of evidence.
Special Features
Study facilities
The Department is superbly equipped with an extensive range of teaching and learning resources. The Library on the Glenside Campus is one of the best health care libraries in England with a huge selection of books, journals, and audio-visual materials including access to specialist health and social case software packages.
Information Technology provision is in the form of multimedia laboratories, smart boards, innovative projects such as 'multicasting' to deliver teaching material and various health and social care databases enabling students to carry out searches of available literature relating to topics of interest. At the main Frenchay campus there is 24-hour access to computing facilities.
The Interprofessional Simulation Suite provides excellent opportunities for the demonstration and practice of professional competencies for health and social care practitioners.
Entry
Entry requirements
Applicants are normally required to have a good first degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
Students without a relevant degree should be able to demonstrate through experience and records of achievement that they can fulfil the demands of the programme. A combination of academic qualifications and experience will be considered on individual merits.
Fees
Full details of fees for this course can be found on our postgraduate fees pages.
For funding options, please see our funding and scholarships information.
Students will be liable for the payment of tuition fees, which are due in full at registration unless an employer is sponsoring you or you are paying by direct debit.
Secondment/Sponsorship - the South West Strategic Health Authority (SHA) (formerly known as WDC) may fund courses for employees of NHS Trusts and some independent organisations. This usually means that:
- The SHA will pay all or part of the tuition fee (and placement fee if applicable)
- You continue to receive a salary or training/cost of living allowance
- Your employer provides placements if required.
You should contact your manager/training manager for further information.
Bursaries/Grants - UWE has a Postgraduate Bursaries scheme, for further information visit the Student Services website.
Part-time - If you are currently receiving means tested benefits you may be entitled to reduced fees. For further information contact the Centre for Student Affairs team on +44 (0) 117 32 82822 or e-mail: hsc.studentadvisers@uwe.ac.uk.
For information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit direct.gov website or tel: +44 (0) 800 10 0900.
How to apply
Whether you are seeking support from your organisation or are self-funded you can apply in the following ways:
PDF Application
We would encourage you to apply using the following pdf application form. Please print this off and fill in the relevant sections and return to our Continuing Professional Development Unit (details below) to process.
Paper Application
If you are an employee of a NHS trust funded by the NHS South West Strategic Health Authority (SHA) you should contact your Trust Coordinator/Manager for an application form.
Alternatively if you have a general query or would like to obtain an application form please contact:
Continuing Professional Development Unit
Visit the university website
For further information
Page last updated 14 December 2011