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Objectives
The course aims to provide the opportunity for health care professionals to build upon their knowledge, skills and expertise relevant to health studies. The programme philosophy acknowledges that health care is changing to meet the needs of the client, which places an emphasis on the integration of health and social services.
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Entry requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * Course aimed at health professional graduates or those with substantial professional experience. Applications are welcome from a wide range of backgrounds such as nursing, midwifery, public health; the fire and ambulance service, social work and Allied Health Professionals.
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Academic title
MSc Health Studies
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Course description
It is anticipated that students undertaking this degree will already have considerable professional expertise and knowledge. Students will build upon this to ensure they continue to grow academically and professionally, developing the strategic thinking requirements of a senior health-related professional.
The programme of study will consist of a menu of core, option and independent study modules. These modules are set within a framework of inter-related themes namely: contemporary issues; role enhancement; and evidence-based practice. The modules reflect contemporary issues of relevance for all health care professionals and are mapped against the core and specific dimensions of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework, which are equally applicable to many professional and organisational groups.
Modules can also be taken on a ‘stand-alone’ basis for continuing professional development purposes. Students have the opportunity to select areas of particular interest that are meaningful and relevant within their organisation/work setting.
The Postgraduate Certificate requires students to complete 60 credits – 2 core modules and one option module. Postgraduate Diploma students must complete 120 credit – 4 core and 2 option modules; MSc students must complete 180 credits.
Course Contents
The programme consists of a menu of core, option and online modules. Core modules include:
Postgraduate Certificate
* Tackling Health Inequalities
* Health Economics
Postgraduate Diploma
* Social Marketing
* Research Methods in Health Care:
Option modules include:
* Protecting Vulnerable Children
* Independent Study
* Men’s Health Issues
* An Introduction to Epidemiology
* Infection Control Management
* Leadership for Effectiveness
* Health Evaluation and Research
* Dementia Care Principles
* The Business of Health Care
* Effective Research Supervision
* Managing Anger and Aggression
MSc
* Research and Enquiry Dissertation
Career Prospects
Gaining a postgraduate qualification in Health Studies can lead to a variety of career opportunities and destinations. The programme will offer you enhanced employability prospects within a variety of health-related work areas, such as health promotion and public health; health, nursing and midwifery; and management in the health and education sector. Previous students have secured promotion in areas such as nurse consultant and specialist nurse posts. A number of students have changed career pathways and taken up posts in education and management. Some students have had the opportunity to develop lead roles within their organisation such as social work and practice development. Students will also have the opportunity for further study, should they so choose.
