MSc Nursing (Specialist Practice)

Overview & facilities

At Middlesex University, the MSc Nursing (Specialist Practice) programme is designed to enable the student to develop as an advanced level practitioner by building on individual students' abilities to develop and move practice forward in their individual specialist field of practice. We believe in the facilitation of your personal, professional and academic development to develop your confidence and expertise to lead and be innovative in order to find new solutions in an increasingly complex global client care situations. We have a team of experienced academic supervisors to support you in your study.

Course highlights:

• Step-off points available at PGCert and PGDip levels
• Highly relevant to individual students' field of practice
• Prepares students as leaders in their area of practice

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Content & modules

All students undertake modules designed specifically to explore advanced nursing practice, clinical leadership, research methods, an independent learning module mapping your progression and professional development and a research dissertation module focusing on a subject which specifically interests you.

The time and day(s) of attendance depend on which modules you choose.

Modules

• Year 1

  Advancing Nursing Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The module aims to enable students to critically examine the concept of advanced practice and to apply their skills to the advancement of practice in their own clinical practice. Nurses are central to the implementation of high quality health care and the safeguarding of standards of care internationally, nationally and locally. At advanced level nurses are crucially concerned with the continuing development of professional care in the interests of consumers and the health services. Students will be enabled to critically appraise healthcare strategies and be encouraged to develop alternative and innovative strategies which can directly improve health care experience of clients. The nature of the strategies designed to bring about improvement may be varied but could include such activities as the development of a new nursing role in response to the changing needs of society, the enrichment of clinical practice through research, contributing to health policy formation, appraisal of the continuing professional development of nurses.

  Leadership and Public Community Services (15 Credits) - Compulsory

  The module aims to critically develop the studet s knowledge and skills to enable them to work effectively within the context of leadership and service development within the workplace. Students will be facilitated to develop and enhance their own leadership role within their chosen profession, and to critically explore and evaluate their own leadership style. The module also aims to integrate the common needs of different groups of leadres and where relevant managers by focussing on the theoretical underpinnings of leadership but being flexible enough to facilitate the direct application of these knowledge and skills in the workplace.

  Methods of Critical Enquiry in Healthcare Settings (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module is designed to provide a critical overview of the main methods and approaches used for research into topic areas related to health care, and to equip the stduent to apply this knowledge in the planning of a research proposal. The module affords students oportunities to appraise the strengths and weaknesses of published work in their specialist area, or in health care in general. Students will learn in groups and will explore philosophical, ethical and methodological differences which underpin various approaches to knowledge generation that can inform health care work. Interprofessional workshops wil allow the stduent to develop a research proposal, to consider its adequacy and limitations, and justify the approach taken.

  MSc Dissertation (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  To support students to undertake research, with a focus appropriate to their programme and area of practice and building upon the research proposal formulated in IPH 4012/MHR 4020. To create a peer learning community for students to critically support each other in the research process To provide guidance, additional to that provided by the students supervisors, on matters of ethical application, research methods, data collection, analysis and writing-up.

  Service Development and Quality Improvement (15 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to provide managers and practitioners with the opportunity to explore legislation and policy directions in public and community services. There will be a focus on the impact of the practitioner s role in leading the development of services in a way that gives high importance to quality enhancing.

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Entry & applying

Please apply directly to Middlesex University
Specialist Practice B705

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from graduates with a good honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and individuals with a minimum of three years' work experience. Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL (paper based) 550 or TOEFL (internet based) 79 with specified minimum scores for each component. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements

Applying

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university. You will need to fill in an application form and return it to the appropriate admissions office. UK and EU students should apply directly to the London office. Non-EU international students can apply to our international admissions office in London, or use our network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application. Apply now

Fees & funding

September 2011 start
UK-EU £5,100

The tuition fee for MSc Nursing Specialist Practice for the academic year 2012/13 is as follows:

UK/EU Students

Part-time students: £63 per taught credit

International Students

Part-time students: £93 per taught credit