MSc ADVANCED PRACTICE - DISTANCE LEARNING (PART TIME)

You will complete 60 credits, including at least one 20-credit core module in term 1 or term 2. We strongly recommend that you take Using Evidence to Lead and Advance Practice (one of the four core modules) in year one of the programme. Optional modules can be selected to reflect the role and setting in which you work and your professional interests.  

You will complete 60 credits, including at least one 20-credit core module in term 1 or term 2 if still required, taking your total number of credits to 120. Optional modules can be selected to reflect the role and setting in which you work and your professional interests. 

You will complete 60 credits in year 3, taking your total number of credits to 180. You will take one 20-credit core or optional module in term 1 and the 40-credit Literature Review for Service Improvement Project module in terms 2-3.

Credits 20 Term Start 1 or 3 Duration 12 weeks 

The aim of this module is to support you in developing a critical understanding of efficient and effective leadership and self-management. You will be empowered to lead innovative change and organisational development through the fostering of a shared sense of ownership and responsibility for the success of the organisation and the development of quality services.

Credits 40 Term Start 2 Duration 24 weeks

The aim of this module is for students to undertake a structured literature review relating to a practice-based area for improvement encountered by the learner in their healthcare practice. Learners will critically appraise and evaluate the evidence-base to achieve in-depth knowledge and understanding about the area for improvement and critically examine potential options to address the area for improvement, with a view to identifying and justifying a recommendation for a service improvement project.

Credits 20 Term Start 1 or 2 Duration 12 weeks

The aim of this module is to critically evaluate core theories, policies and models that support and underpin evidence-based practice and to enable you to turn clinical and leadership queries into advanced practice focused questions, from which you can search the evidence. You will use effective strategies to identify and communicate the need for change associated with national and international quality standards and findings from research.

Credits 20 Term Start 2 Duration 12 weeks

This module aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to work with people living with dementia across a wide range of community and inpatient settings, advancing clinical and leadership practice in dementia, person-centred care and care interactions.

Credits 20 Term Start 3 Duration 12 weeks

This module aims to inform the management of complex clinical conditions using scientific and contemporary clinical knowledge to underpin action, reflection and evaluation. You will learn how to practice safely and effectively, incorporating a systems approach to clinical examination and building your knowledge and understanding of the principles of assessment, diagnosis and appropriate planning of care.

Credits 20 Term Start 1 Duration 12 weeks

This module aims to advance evidence-based practice in diabetes care for any healthcare professional working with people who have type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus is a complex long-term condition with significant implications for morbidity and mortality, which can be reduced with good prevention and management strategies including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Learners will enhance their understanding of practice across the lifespan, in order to improve healthcare systems and provide high quality care for individuals living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Credits 20 Term Start 2 Duration 12 weeks

The overall aim of this module is to provide you with knowledge and principles to facilitate teaching, learning and assessment in practice-based settings, enabling you to work effectively with learners who will become the workforce of the future and ultimately will improve services. This module is relevant to all healthcare professionals who supervise/mentor students and colleagues.

Credits 20 Term Start 3 Duration 12 weeks

This module aims to increase knowledge, understanding and skills related to the conduct and governance of research in clinical practice settings, with the purpose of supporting and empowering non-medical healthcare professionals who are, or would like to be, involved in clinical research. It is not a research methods module, the focus is on research facilitation and implementation. 

Credits 20 Term Start 2 Duration 12 weeks

Developed to enhance the experiences of patients and their families during palliative and end of life care, this module aims to facilitate exploration of this important and sometimes challenging area of clinical practice in a supportive environment that facilitates self-awareness and enhances knowledge and skills in end-of-life care. 

Credits 20 Term Start 2 Duration 12 weeks

Communication and collaboration between professionals and services is key to the successful management of long-term conditions.  In this module, you will look at the challenges and complexities of living with a long-term condition and the evidence-based strategies and interventions used to support individuals to self-manage their illness in the context of contemporary healthcare practice. 

Credits 20 Term Start 1 Duration 12 weeks

This module aims to increase the knowledge, skills and awareness of non-mental health professionals to develop a compassionate and competent approach to the management of growing levels of mental ill-health across the lifespan. The module is appropriate for non-mental health professionals working in diverse roles and settings and with service users or patients of all ages.  

Credits 20 Term Start 2 Duration 12 weeks

Pathophysiology examines the mechanisms that cause functional change in body systems.  Comparing nature-nurture perspectives on the health/illness continuum, this module aims to facilitate your development as a practitioner who can use their advanced physiological and clinical knowledge to critically analyse “holistic” care; explore the boundaries of current thinking and hypothesise future advances in healthcare.

Credits 20 Term Start 2 Duration 12 weeks

This module focuses on the appraisal of the political, social, technical, economic, organisational and professional environment of healthcare policy, exploring ways in which practitioners can utilise their expert power and negotiation skills to influence a culture of creativity and innovation for advancing practice.

Credits 20 Term Start 1 or 3 Duration 12 weeks

This module will provide you with the means to develop a professional recognition portfolio to demonstrate your advanced-level skills, knowledge and behaviours through a series of reflections, self-assessment exercises and engagement with research. 

Credits 40 Term Start 1 or 3 Duration 12 weeks

This module provides the opportunity for practitioners to complete a substantial project and to evaluate its impact or likely impact on care provision and patient experience, while developing creativity in problem-solving and strategies for transformation, leading change and motivating others.

Credits 20 Term Start 3 Duration 12 weeks

This module will develop your skills and knowledge to work with older people across a wide range of community and inpatient settings. The focus is on improving knowledge about, and advancing practice in, working with older people from biological, psychological and social perspectives.

Credits 40 Term Start 2 Duration 24 weeks

Designed for practitioners working in a specialist stoma care role, who wish to develop their expertise and expand their understanding of patients and self in order to question, appraise and advance their level of practice. Bespoke online learning resources use perspectives of patients and clinical experts, research, guidelines and varied learning activities to develop critical thinking and decision-making and consider professional development.