Modules

You are given the opportunity to combine theoretical study with clinical experience. Your practice experience will take place in a variety of settings, such as acute hospital units and service users’ own homes. You will spend around half your time on clinical placements. You will also complete a dissertation, which will enable you to choose a relevant topic of interest to you and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of this. Core modules:

• Foundations for Evidence Informed Nursing Knowledge and Care Across the Lifecourse (30 credits)

• Practice 1- Foundations for Nursing Care (15 credits)

• Integration of care for people with acute and long term needs across health and social care (Adult and Mental Health) (30 credits)

• Critical Use of Evidence to Inform Decision Making in Practice (15 credits)

• Principles of Prescribing (15 credits)

• Practice 2- Applying Knowledge and Skills for Person-Centred Care for Practice (Adult and Mental Health) (15 credits)

• Leading and Managing Across Health and Social Care (15 credits)

Assessment method

Assessments are varied to meet the practice and academic challenges of the MSc, while recognising the need for motivating, realistic and relevant activity. The practice element is assessed by the development of a record of achievement in practice and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations. Modules are also assessed through essays, seminars or presentations. As part of the MSc you are expected to complete a dissertation, this will involve a systematic literature review of integrated practice, which is the foundation of this programme and the future of contemporary nursing practice. Your final degree classification is calculated from the first, second and final years.