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Practice Development: Independent Study

Snapshot

Academic award SCOTCAT award European Credit Transfer (ECTS) Academic status Course length
This module forms part of the MSc Advanced Practice. 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

The module is primarily self-directed with the student supported by a tripartite team of academic and clinical staff. The student negotiates a learning contract which identifies what it is they intend to learn about and the evidence they will provide that demonstrates this learning has taken place. The module is thus flexible in enabling students to pursue areas of individual interest, facilitating the development of advanced practice by allowing students the opportunity to engage with issues at the cutting edge of practice.

Students will demonstrate critical engagement with the selected topic by using reflection to develop critical awareness of their learning needs, critically appraising various sources of evidence, synthesising available evidence to create new meanings and disseminating their findings to an appropriate audience.

Aims of the Module

This module aims at allowing students the opportunity to advance practice through the development of a unique study relevant to their sphere of professional practice.

Teaching & Assessment

This module is supported by MyDundee – the university's virtual learning environment. 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 .

3,000 word assignment, the format and content to be negotiated with the academic support team. 1,500 word reflective summary and folder of evidence

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

Dr Jo Corlett

Tel: +44 (0) 01382 388562

Email: j.f.corlett@dundee.ac.uk