Courses

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

Health Check Required

Portfolio Required

Interview Required

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

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)

Programme Specific Regulations

Programme Structure, Levels, Modules and Credits

To qualify for the Master of Science in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs, students must take and pass modules worth 120 CATS points and a dissertation worth 60 CATS points [180 CATS points total]. Students may also exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs by successfully completing 120 CATS points from the taught pathway modules.

The MSc consists of taught modules of study and a dissertation. Students must successfully take and pass a total of seven to nine taught modules (120 CATS points), including: two compulsory cross-programme modules, two compulsory programme-specific modules; one compulsory research module and two to four optional modules that may be selected either from the cross programme modules or programme-specific modules (see list of modules, below) and a dissertation (60 CATS points).

Successful completion of all taught module requirements [120 CATS] is essential before students can proceed to the Dissertation element of the MSc.

Awards, Credits and Progression of Learning Outcomes.

Examinations

Students must pass 120 CATS points of taught modules, including all compulsory modules on the programme, and complete a Dissertation (60 CATS points) to be eligible for the award of a Master of Science in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs.

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%.

The dissertation must be submitted within a period of no more than two years after completion of the taught modules.

The school permits one attempt at dissertation resit for a maximum mark of 50%.

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

Candidates who pass all the taught modules, including all compulsory 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 Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs.

Candidates who pass all the taught modules, including all compulsory modules, but who fail to submit a dissertation shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs.

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.

Students with protected characteristics

No impediments to applicants for this programme.

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No
Yes.

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 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 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 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, 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 & Understanding

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

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 Specific

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

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
				S1	S2			Core	Option	Coursework %	Practical %	Examination %
Childhood Disability and Rights	EDU7223	7	20	--	YES	12 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%
Applied Research Methods and Statistics in Healthcare	NUR7002	7	20	--	YES	12 weeks	N	YES	--	70%	0%	30%
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%
Foundations of Children's Rights	EDU7219	7	20	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%
Successful leading for health and social care professionals	HSN7032	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%
Perspectives on Childhood and Youth	NUR7017	7	10	YES	--	3 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Independent Study Module	NUR7008	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 and Youth Research in Practice	NUR7018	7	10	YES	--	6 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%

Notes

Students MUST take either NUR7010 or NUR7002.