Advanced Practice (Practice Education)

Snapshot

Degrees available:

Degree	Length of study
Degree	Full time	Part time
MSc	18 months	36 months
PGDiploma	12 months	24 months
PGCertificate	6 months	12 months
This course has one start date - September

Academic School:

School of Nursing & Midwifery

How to apply:

Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, which can be downloaded from the School of Nursing & Midwifery website.

Fees:

Academic Year	Home/EU	Overseas	LMC *
2011-12	£360 per 15 credit module, £720 per 30 credit module, £1,440 per 60 credit module, plus £1,150 for dissertation	£925 per 15 credit module, £1,850 per 30 credit module, £3,700 per 60 credit module, plus £2,600 for dissertation	£465 per 15 credit module, £925 per 30 credit module, £1,850 per 60 credit module, plus £1,300 for dissertation
2012-13	to be confirmed		to be confirmed
For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website. * LMC = low & middle income countries

Overview

The MSc Advanced Practice (Practice Education) is designed for practioners who wish to develop their interest in education in practice settings. This innovative and flexible programme is interdisciplinary in nature and will appeal to health care professionals who are engaged in the support of learning in the workplace or in health education. The two named award (Certificate) modules are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and approval by AHP professional bodies is currently being sought.

Content areas include:

Learning and teaching strategies for practice
Assessment and accountability
Leadership in the learning environment

Key features of the pathway include:

Blend of on-line delivery and work-based learning
Use of desk-top video conferencing which allows students to participate simultaneously with other students in online sessions
Highly experienced academic supporters from an appropriate discipline, who will provide individualised advice and guidance throughout the programme

Programme Content

In order to achieve the named award of MSc Advanced Practice (Practice Education) students undertake modules as shown in the table below. You can access more information by clicking on the module name.

Core	Core	Choice	Option	Dissertation
Personal & Professional Development as a Practice Facilitator	Learning, Teaching & Assessment in Practice	Critical Appraisal Skills for Practitioners OR Methods of Enquiry in Health & Social Care	Optional module choice list	Topic relating to Practice Education
30 credits	30 credits	30 credits	30 credits	60 credits

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally required to have a relevant first degree. Previous experience may also be considered upon application, for more information, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery APEL webpage.

You will require access to a personal computer with good connection to the internet (broadband recommended).

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5, with minimum of 6.0 in any component (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

The School of Nursing & Midwifery is not currently offering any school scholarships.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contacts

Postgraduate Academic Facilitator (Practice Education)	Admissions Contact	MSc Advanced Practice contact
Dr Kay Wilkie School of Nursing & Midwifery University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 388524 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 388524 (from outside the UK) Email: m.c.k.wilkie@dundee.ac.uk	Postgraduate Office School of Nursing & Midwifery University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 388530 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 388530 (from outside the UK) Email: nm-post-graduate@dundee.ac.uk	Dr Elaine Lee School of Nursing and Midwifery Dundee University 11 Airlie Place Dundee DD1 4HJ Scotland Telephone: 01382 388668 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 388668 (from outside the UK) Email: e.c.lee@dundee.ac.uk