MSc Primary Care
Introduction THE MSC PRIMARY CARE OFFERS A MULTIDISCIPLINARYPROGRAMME OF STUDY FOR PROFESSIONALS IN PRIMARY CARE.
Entry Requirements - Degree or professional equivalent- Two years recent professional experience in primary care- Evidence of recent academic study
Duration Full-time: 1 yearPart-time: 2.5 - 7 years
Outcomes PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Funding Information for International Students Visit the International section of the website
Course Fees Visit the Fees section of the website
Sources of Funding Visit the funding section of the website
Attendance/Location Mixture of classes at QMU and distance learning.
Description This course is intended for anyone working in primary care - doctors, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, dentists, managers, social workers etc. It is based on the fundamental belief in the importance of multi-disciplinary teamwork in taking forward advances in primary care. Shared education is seen as a valuable opportunity for practitioners from different areas to share perspectives and analyse processes and assumptions.
Structure The course is modular and can be studied on a part-time or full-time basis. To attain the MSc at QMU, you must complete eight modules and a project/dissertation. Themes within the programme can be identified for those with a specific interest in research, management, clinical aspects or education.
Course Covers Core modules- Primary care, taking practice forward- Evidence-based health and social care 1- Leading in healthcare or managing change in healthcareSpecialist modules include:- Advanced approaches to facilitation- Alcohol and health- Current issues in higher education- Curriculum development- Developing professional education - work-based learning- Developing professional practice - work-based learning- Education in action- Epidemiology- An integrated approach to breathlessness in palliative care- Leading in healthcare- Managing change in healthcare- Managing healthcare education- Measurement and assessment of pain and its effects- Perspectives in family and community health- Practice development- Promoting the health of populations- Public health perspectives- Working with and for communities- Working with people with complex pain and symptoms- Introduction to technology enhanced learning- Evaluating and supplementing clinical decision makingOther choices are available from partner institutions.
Teaching and Assessment Depending on which modules you choose, study can be face-to-face, distance learning or a mixture of both. The core module is taught face-to-face. Each module is independently assessed by the credit-awarding institution. Generally, assessment will be of submitted course work and essays. If you wish to graduate from QMU, you are required to take at least 50%of your course credits at QMU, including your project/dissertation. This is a collaborative degree offered in partnership with the Universities of Dundee and Aberdeen, with the aim of offering students ease of access to the widest choice of subjects and modes of study. Some modules are also offered by associate partners the Robert Gordon University, University of Glasgow and University of Edinburgh.
Careers People on this course will normally be working in Primary Care, or with recent experience, with most individuals already following a career path. This course will help you develop both personally and professionally, offering opportunities for career progression within the wider primary care setting. People who have undertaken this course include an occupational therapist, a dietician, a community nurse, a GP, a healthcare manager etc.
Further Info Alternatively, you can contact the central administration of the programme: Jill SutherlandMSc Central Administrator MacKenzie Building University of Dundee Kirsty Semple WayDundee DD2 4BF On Tel: 01383 420024Or Email: j.sutherland@chs.dundee.ac.uk
International Job Opportunities Graduates of this course have taken forward practice and undertaken leadership roles in a variety of primary care contexts.
For more information, please contact Shona Cameron , +44 (0)131 474 0000 scameron@qmu.ac.uk
Academic Disabled Student Co-ordinator Helen Riddell , +44 (0)131 474 0000 Ailsa McMillan
Further contact Admissions, +44 (0)131 474 0000 , admissions@qmu.ac.uk
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