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Stand Alone Module | Nursing

Research and Development in Clinical Practice

LEVEL OF STUDY : 3/6 - degree level

This module will build on the students’ existing knowledge, enabling them to develop as independent, critical and experienced practitioners who can develop change strategies within their own area of practice. Change in specialist areas requires practitioners to critically review research based practice, value its worth and disseminate this to promote and enhance the quality of patient care. The module will provide experienced nurses with the ability to apply research based knowledge and skills to evaluate the care and management of those patients/clients in their own area of clinical practice.

Compulsory module on the post registration degree programme BSc (Hons) in Health Studies.

Duration1 semester
DeliveryOnline
Fees fromNo Fee
Start date15 Jan 2025

Stand Alone modules give the applicant an opportunity to:

  • Return to study
  • Update in a new field of practice
  • Further develop knowledge and skills in the current area of practice

On successful completion of the module the participant will be awarded CATs points, which may count towards another award. Students may access a number of Stand Alone modules offered within a variety of nursing programmes. The modules may stipulate that participants must be working in a relevant clinical environment. 

Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it may not be possible to run all courses each year.

Fees

Commissioned Health TrustNo Fee
Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2024/25£792

Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change.
See details on how to pay your fees here.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must normally hold a professional qualification. Note: some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.

The Programme

  • Outcomes

    This stand alone module is worth 20 CATs points. Where a clinical skills component is included, there may be a requirement for support and supervision of an experienced practitioner within the student’s clinical area.  

  • Delivery

    Second Semester

    Wednesday

    10am-1pm 

     

  • Selection Criteria

    Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.

    International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website:  Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)    

    Students accessing this stand alone module must work in the relevant clinical area.

    Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.

Teaching staff

Dr Kevin Gormley - Dean of CoNM MBRU (Education)

kj.gormley@qub.ac.uk

Dr Kevin Gormley - Dean of CoNM MBRU (Education)

kj.gormley@qub.ac.uk


How to apply

Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.  
 
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry. 
 
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk

Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.