MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advancing Practice in Health (Advancing Practice in Health Framework)

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

As part of our Advancing Practice in Health Framework, this flexible, modular route allows for a personalised educational journey. It may be of particular interest to those who already hold a master’s award or who wish to study modules in a particular area of practice.

Delivered online, the Advancing Practice in Health award pathway offers flexibility in module choice and modes of study (full-time, part-time or workplace) to be responsive to individual needs and today’s culture of work and learning. It can lead to a MSc/PgDip/ PgCert Advancing Practice in Health award.

Why QMU?

• We offer a collaborative multi- professional online learning environment.
• Learning and assessment are underpinned by current research and the evolving landscape of health and wellbeing.
• Personalised educational journey.

Course overview

The pathway is based on a model of collaborative multi-professional learning aligned to expectations of the four pillars of advanced practice (Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education and Research).

There are learning opportunities in areas such as fundamentals of advanced practice, critical analysis, evaluation and research methodologies, as well as a number of more specific modules. The Framework also offers opportunities to draw on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership, social science and education.

Exit awards

MSc (180 credits)/ PgDip (120 credits)/ PgCert (60 credits)

Teaching, learning and assessment

The framework offers flexibility in module choice and modes of study (part-time, full-time and workplace) that are responsive to individual needs and today’s culture of work and learning.

All modules are delivered online and can be studied from a distance. Additional support is available for those new to or returning to master’s level study.

Careers

All modules will provide learners with enhanced career progression opportunities in leadership roles or within their specialist field of practice.