Health and Pregnancy

Snapshot

Academic award	SCOTCAT award	European Credit Transfer (ECTS)	Academic status	Course length
This module forms part of the MSc Advanced Practice framework. It can be taken as an option or stand-alone module.	30 points at Level 11 (Masters)	15 Credits	Postgraduate	300 hours of student effort (including assessment)

Academic School:

School of Nursing & Midwifery

How to apply:

Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, download in Word format

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	£380 per 15 credit module, £490 per 20 credit module, £760 per 30 credit module, plus £1,200 for dissertation	£1,940 per 30 credit module plus £2,730 for dissertation	to be confirmed
2013-14	to be confirmed		to be confirmed
For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website. * LMC = low & middle income countries

Overview

Modular content includes:

A critical exploration of the socio-economic factors that impact on pregnancy and childbirth outcomes
The interaction between social exclusion/inclusion and health in pregnancy
An examination of the theoretical basis for health promotion relating to pregnancy
Evaluation of the role of the midwife promoting maternal and family health
The impact on the family of increased health surveillance
A critical appraisal of the principles of evidence-based practice in relation to health promotion in pregnancy.

Aims of the Module

This module aims to enable students to engage with contemporary debates surrounding health and pregnancy. These include socio-economic factors that impact on pregnancy and childbirth outcomes as well as the theoretical basis for health promotion as it applies to pregnancy.

Teaching & Assessment

This module is delivered entirely online through MyDundee (the University virtual learning environment). All materials are provided through this medium. E-learning offers students easy access to web resources and documents needed for their studies, as well as facilitating discussions and the exchange of ideas with fellow students and tutors. Anyone with access to the internet and basic IT skills will be able to use MyDundee.

A critical analysis and application to pregnancy of an aspect of public health theory such as epidemiology (4,500 words).

Entry Requirements

Prior to undertaking this module students must be educated to degree level or equivalent. They must also have access to a computer and internet (preferably broadband) and have basic IT skills.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (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.

Contact

Elaine Lee

Tel: + 44 (0) 01382 388668

Email: e.c.lee@dundee.ac.uk

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