Modules

The MSc consists of ten compulsory modules (12 credits each) and a research project with a thesis (60 credits). The course is designed to offer flexibility in order to accommodate the needs of professionals who have a requirement to complete their studies around their existing work commitments on a part-time basis. To allow greater flexibility a technology-rich model is used to deliver a significant proportion of learning materials online and provide resources to facilitate self-directed learning and reflective practice. A wide range of teaching and learning strategies are used in the delivery of this programme. Each module will have an online component which the student will work through at their own pace with gated assessments to allow progression and acquire a solid foundation in the subject matter. Additional reading material will be provided to encourage students to participate in self-directed study and wider reading to develop insight into their own learning styles and become responsible for their professional development. Assimilation of this knowledge will be underpinned by twice-monthly webinars and face to face sessions. Face to face sessions will occur four times each year at St George’s, University of London to allow for balance with clinical work and will be delivered in small groups to allow more hands-on tasks to support the academic learning experience. The practical sessions allow students to benefit from direct contact with lecturers and other learners. These will be blended with 1-2 tutorials each day to consolidate the acquired knowledge. If required, these sessions can be delivered online via MS Teams. The combination of strategies aims to enable our students to develop an investigative, independent and individualised approach to learning so that they can go on to undertake an extended research project with the intention of at least one publication. Core modules Epidemiology and Aetiology of Heart failure (12 credits) Diagnosis of Heart Failure (12 credits) Therapy and Management of Heart Failure (12 credits) Co-morbidities in Heart Failure (12 credits) Management of Arrhythmias and Device Therapies in Heart Failure (12 credits) Advanced Imaging in Heart Failure (12 credits) Advanced Heart Failure and Advanced Therapy in Heart Failure (12 credits) Multi-disciplinary team management and end-stage heart failure (12 credits) Acute Heart Failure (12 credits) Cardiac Rehabilitation (12 credits) Research project (60 credits)