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Department for Health, Programme Catalogue 2018/19

THHL-ADM14: MSc Â鶹´«Ã½ in Health Practice

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RESEARCH IN HEALTH PRACTICE

Mode of attendance: Distance Learning

Maximum programme duration: 3 years


Year 1

NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THHL-ADL15: PG Dip Â鶹´«Ã½ in Health Practice
    • THHL-ADC01: PG Cert Â鶹´«Ã½ Methods in Health Practice
  • Assessment Regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Stage required units must be passed before progression to the next year of study
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - no specific semester: Taught Units
Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50079 Introduction to practice-based research 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL50082 Evidence into practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL50089 Â鶹´«Ã½ in practice: preparation and planning 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL50105 Â鶹´«Ã½ design and methods 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Year 2

NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THHL-ADL15: PG Dip Â鶹´«Ã½ in Health Practice
    • THHL-ADC01: PG Cert Â鶹´«Ã½ Methods in Health Practice
  • Assessment Regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Stage required units must be passed before progression to the next year of study
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - no specific semester: Taught Units
Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50090 Â鶹´«Ã½ in practice: design and development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL50159 Professional, organisational and quality issues in practice 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]

Stage Required Units: Select 12 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50072 The psychology of sport and exercise 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL50120 Communication 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL50121 Consumer health informatics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL50123 Learning and teaching in healthcare 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL50124 Leadership and the organisation of change 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL50158 Health policy in an international context 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
XX50194 Tobacco control in practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Year 3

NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THHL-ADL15: PG Dip Â鶹´«Ã½ in Health Practice
    • THHL-ADC01: PG Cert Â鶹´«Ã½ Methods in Health Practice
  • Assessment Regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - no specific semester: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50088 Dissertation - masters programme 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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