Postgraduate Programme Specification
MSc Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs
Academic Year 2022/23
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Programme Title | MSc Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
Programme Code | NAM-MSC-CC | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100290 - Nursing - 100 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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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 Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Midwifery (2009) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations Programme Structure, Levels, Modules and Credits |
Students with protected characteristics No impediments to applicants for this programme. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
The overall aim of the MSc in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs is to offer high quality supportive teaching and learning environments that provide graduates with:
1. Skills necessary to promote and sustain innovative and emerging practice.
2. Intellectual and transferable skills necessary to function in positions of leadership and caring for children and young people with complex health needs.
3. Skills enabling graduates to critically review and introduce current evidence to practice or other investigative strategies relevant to caring for children and young people with complex health needs and their families.
4. Extensive research through execution of a Dissertation related to caring for children and young people with complex health needs.
Skills necessary to promote and sustain innovative and emerging practice.
Intellectual and transferable skills necessary to function in positions of leadership and caring for children and young people with complex health needs.
Skills enabling graduates to critically review and introduce current evidence to practice or other investigative strategies relevant to caring for children and young people with complex health needs and their families.
Skills necessary to promote and sustain innovative and emerging practice.
Intellectual and transferable skills necessary to function in positions of leadership and caring for children and young people with complex health needs.
Skills enabling graduates to critically review and introduce current evidence to practice or other investigative strategies relevant to caring for children and young people with complex health needs and their families.
Extensive research through execution of a Dissertation related to caring for children and young people with complex health needs.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply a constant and integrated approach to analysis, evaluation and synthesis of all levels of evidence relating to caring for children and young people with complex health needs. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Identify and offer advanced insights into complex and abstract ideas, arguments, theories and practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Nurture creative and original responses to challenges around caring for children and young people with complex health needs. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Identify, understand, interpret and evaluate theories and research and reflect on how these can inform interventions, care and practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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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, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Communicate effectively to peers and experts using critical dialogue in keeping with national standards and expectations within caring for children and young people with complex health needs. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination 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, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination 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, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Demonstrate leadership in tackling and solving problems and issues. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination 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, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Work with a range of students and academics from different disciplines. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Make informed judgements on emerging issues linked to practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be through written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of principal theories, principles and concepts of caring for children and young people with complex health needs in a range of contexts. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer-assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be by written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Demonstrate a critical and advanced knowledge and understanding of policy and practice in caring for children and young people with complex health needs and supporting families. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer-assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be by written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of evidence-based and evidence-informed practice, generated through personal study and investigation, which could make a contribution to the development of caring for children and young people with complex health needs. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer-assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be by written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Demonstrate a critical understanding of incorporating best available research evidence into practice in caring for children and young people with complex health needs and supporting families. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer-assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be by written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate evidence of reflection on their experience and professional practice (where appropriate) in relation to caring for children and young people with complex health needs and supporting families. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be by written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Able to critically analyse and review relevant research and practice in the provision of health and social care to children and young people with complex health needs and their families. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be by written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Demonstrate the development and application of advanced knowledge, understanding and practices to caring for children and young people with complex health needs. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be by written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Design and execute Masters level investigation or development of research projects relating to children or young people with complex health needs and within the context of their own interest and/or professional role. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision. Methods of Assessment Assessment will be by written assignment, examination and dissertation. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Childhood and Youth Research in Practice | NUR7018 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Perspectives on Childhood and Youth | NUR7017 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 3 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% |
Economic Impact of Childhood Interventions | NUR7021 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 6 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Evidence Based Practice | HSN7076 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Perspectives of family centred health & social care | HSN7038 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Qualitative Research with Children and Young People | SOC9049 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 3 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Childhood Disability and Rights | EDU7223 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Qualitative Research Methods | NUR7010 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Dissertation | NUR7009 | 7 | 60 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Applied Research Methods and Statistics in Healthcare | NUR7002 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 70% | 0% | 30% |
Successful leading for health and social care professionals | HSN7032 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Foundations of Children's Rights | EDU7219 | 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
Students MUST take either NUR7010 or NUR7002.