Emphasis is placed on acquiring research skills, both qualitative and quantitative. Participants can expect to develop both critical thinking and life long learning skills. Professional Education is designed to meet the demand for professional educators in Health Care both within the Health Service and Higher Education. Candidates should normally have a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience prior to the commencement of the course.
Candidates undertake one of the four designated pathways, both part-time and comprising six modules.
Five of the modules are taught, the sixth is a dissertation on a topic selected by the student in consultation with the course directors. Assessment of the taught modules is by course work. Candidates would normally be expected to complete their degree in two years but in exceptional circumstances the modules may be taken over a longer period. The academic year consists of three terms of ten weeks duration each and both pathways officially commence in October of each year. Attendance is on Thursdays of each week of term coupled with one intensive unit each term which requires attendance for three full days.