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Postgraduate Programme Specification

MSc Advanced Professional Practice Leadership and Management

Academic Year 2022/23

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Programme Title MSc Advanced Professional Practice Leadership and Management Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)
Master of Science
Programme Code NAM-MSC-AP UCAS Code HECoS Code 100290 - Nursing - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

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Interview Required

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Mode of Study Full Time or Part Time
Type of Programme Postgraduate Length of Programme Full Time - 1 Academic Year
Part Time - 3 Academic Years
Total Credits for Programme 180
Exit Awards available No

Institute Information

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Nursing & Midwifery

Quality Code
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code

Higher Education Credit Framework for England
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england

Level 7

Subject Benchmark Statements
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf

Midwifery (2009)

Accreditations (PSRB)

No accreditations (PSRB) found.

Regulation Information

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

No

Programme Specific Regulations

Examinations

Students must pass 120 CATS points of taught modules on the programme and complete a Dissertation (60 CATS points) to be eligible for the award of a Master of Science in Advanced Professional Practice.

The pass mark for all taught modules and the dissertation is 50%.

Students who fail one or more taught modules are permitted one further attempt to pass at the next available opportunity for a maximum mark of 50%.

Students must have accumulated 120 CATS prior to submission of their dissertation. The dissertation must be submitted within a period of no more than two years after completion of the taught modules.

There is normally no re-submission permitted for the individual dissertation.

The degree will be classified in accordance with the University General Regulations, Study Regulations, Mark Scales.

Candidates who pass all the taught modules but who fail to achieve a mark of at least 50% in the dissertation shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Practice.

Candidates who pass all the taught modules but who fail to submit a dissertation shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Practice.

For Master's Degrees, a pass with distinction will be awarded only when the following three conditions have been satisfied; an overall average of 70+ is achieved and a mark of 70+ is achieved in the dissertation module and an average of 65+ is achieved in the other modules.

Where students have completed a School of Nursing and Midwifery, QUB postgraduate programme that leads to a Professional Award (for example: Post Grad Diploma Specialist Practice, Post Grad Cert Nurse Prescribing) and have not accepted any academic accreditation, they may take the option of transferring to the MSc programme. Alternatively, a student may return their parchment and transfer to the MSc programme. This option is available within a limited period.

Students with protected characteristics

No impediments to applicants for this programme.

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

Yes
Fitness to Practise programmes are those which permit students to enter a profession which is itself subject to Fitness to Practise rules

Educational Aims Of Programme

The overall aim of the MSc in Advanced Professional Practice is to offer a high quality supportive teaching and learning environments that provide graduates with:

Intellectual and practical skills necessary to promote and sustain innovative and emerging practice and leadership.

Intellectual and transferable skills necessary to function in positions of leadership and advanced practice.

Skills enabling graduates to critically review and introduce current evidence to practice or other investigative strategies relevant to practice and leadership roles.

Extensive research through execution of a Dissertation in Advanced Professional and Clinical Practice.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Apply a constant and integrated approach to analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex concepts, and developing information and issues around area of practice

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Identify and offer advanced insights into complex and abstract ideas, and practice issues.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Nurture advanced responses to problems and issues around area of practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Deal with complex and emerging issues and make informed judgements around areas of practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Communicate at an advanced level to a range of audiences and adapt communication method to context and purpose.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Communicate effectively to peers and experts critical dialogue in keeping with professional standards and expectations within area of practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Use a range of resources to support and enhance work at Masters level.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Exercise a level of autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Demonstrate leadership in tackling and solving problems and issues.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Work in ways that are reflective, self-critical and evidence based.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Respond to complex and professional issues.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Make informed judgements on emerging issues linked to practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate a critical overview of subject areas, including critical understanding of principal theories, principles and concepts.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Demonstrate a critical and advanced knowledge and understanding of area of practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Develop advanced knowledge and understanding that is generated through personal study and investigation and contributes to the development of their area of practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Use an advanced range of the principle skills, techniques, practices associated with their area of practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Use and enhance a range of complex skills, techniques, practices and materials at forefront of their area of practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Demonstrate the development and application of advanced knowledge, understanding and practices.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Demonstrate advanced practice in the context of emerging issues and practice circumstances.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment, clinical practical assessment, oral examination, portfolio and dissertation.

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title Module Code Level/ stage Credits

Availability

Duration Pre-requisite

Assessment

S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Practical % Examination %
Nursing Care of Older People SPR7089 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Frailty, Rehabilitation and Enablement SPR7090 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 80% 20% 0%
Applied Biomedical Science in Respiratory Nursing SPR7091 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 0% 0% 100%
Health and Well-being in Later Life SPR7088 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation SPR7087 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Acute Cardiac Nursing SPR7085 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 0% 0% 100%
Heart Failure Nursing SPR7086 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Implementing Continuity of Midwifery Carer (CoMC) for All Women MID7078 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Mental Health Essentials HSN7078 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 60% 40% 0%
Physiology: Homeostasis in Acute/Critical Health Care HSN7083 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Enabling Inter Professional Practice HSN7086 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 50% 50% 0%
Practice teaching and learning for health and social care professionals HSN7085 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Theories and principles of practice education HSN7084 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Advances in Health Evidence and People with Intellectual Disabilities HSN7081 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Contemporary Care Delivery in Intellectual Disability Practice HSN7082 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Cancer Services, Design and Strategic Involvement SPR7084 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Holistic Approach to Cancer Care SPR7083 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Principles of Critical Care in Midwifery MID7016 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 80% 20% 0%
Complexity in Pregnancy: Midwifery Care for Women and their Families HSN7020 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Successful leading for health and social care professionals HSN7032 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Applied Research Methods and Statistics in Healthcare NUR7002 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Pharmacotherapeutics for Practice NUR7016 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Dissertation NUR7009 7 60 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Qualitative Research Methods NUR7010 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Health Assessment NMP7002 7 20 YES YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Enhancing care and practice for children with complex health care needs NUR7020 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Leading in Health and Social Care SPR7078 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Applied Biomedical Aspects of Cancer Care SPR7082 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
Enhanced Person-centred Practice SPR7077 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Perinatal Mental Health HSN7077 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 70% 30% 0%
Perspectives of family centred health & social care HSN7038 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Evidence Based Practice HSN7076 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Independent Study Module NUR7008 7 20 -- YES 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%

Notes

To qualify for the Master of Science in Advanced Professional Practice Leadership and Management students must take and pass modules worth 120 CATS points and a dissertation worth 60 CATS points [180 CATS points total].

The MSc consists of two discrete Stages (1 & 2) that comprise taught modules of study and a dissertation.  Students must successfully take and pass a total of six taught modules (120 CATS points - stage 1), including: one compulsory research module (NUR7010 OR NUR7002); two pathway specific modules (HSN7032 and SPR7078); and three optional modules that may be selected either from other specific pathways or the general pathways (see list of modules) and a dissertation (60 CATS points – stage 2).

Successful completion of all Stage 1 requirements [120 CATS] is essential before students can proceed to Stage 2: the Dissertation element of the MSc. 

Please note:
·NMP7002 Health Assessment has an OSCE is Pass/Fail and must be successfully completed.
·The MSc in Advanced Professional Practice is open to Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, paramedics and other professions from a range of backgrounds. 
·* Some modules may have restrictions and students must hold the relevant professional registration or be working in the practice area.
·All modules are subject to availability.