It is five years in length, with two years taught and three years for research. Following successful completion of the taught component in part one, students will submit a thesis of up to 10,000 words. The course enables students to continue their professional development through advanced theoretical studies, research design and informatics, and to develop the skills of analytical and critical thinking which facilitate the creation of reflective, critical and independent practice. This modular programme is organised around the core discipline of nursing or midwifery practice. In addition to core modules, students select elective options in the four specialist areas of Child, Adult or Mental Health Nursing, or Midwifery Practice and two complementary modules from an extensive range including social policy, international perspectives, law and ethical issues in caring.
Assessment is by coursework and dissertation.
Students wishing to undertake the taught component of the MSc above, can exit and if successful in the assignment strategy for this part can be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma. This multidisciplinary programme aims to develop participants' existing knowledge and skills in health promotion, enabling them to provide individuals and groups with the information and support necessary to achieve change and to influence health policy at all levels. Content allows local, national and international practice of health promotion and underlying health issues to be analysed, and exploration of the contribution of practitioners to health promoting policy. Assessment comprises six assignments and a reflective journal in year one and a dissertation in year two. Students wishing to undertake the taught component of the MSc above, can exit and if successful in the assessment strategy for this part can be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma.