Program Overview

Overview

This 60 credit, Level 7 module is one of two dissertation routes for students to complete their MSc Advancing Professional Practice or MSc Advanced Clinical Practice. This dissertation module is undertaken over an academic year and has been specifically structured to take into account a number of factors affecting education and professional role development for health-care professionals to embody an emphasis on the researching professional as a reflective practitioner. The route is grounded in professional practice and will offer the student the opportunity to negotiate, design, implement and evaluate the effectiveness upon service of an advanced work-based project This will inform the development of professional practice, significantly contribute to service enhancement and contribute to the individual’s own continuing professional development.

The specific focus will be negotiated with the student according to their particular professional interests as demonstrated within their professional portfolio, in conjunction with their work-based facilitator and the module leader. It promotes an opportunity for the student to demonstrate critical and creative thinking through their approach to practice-based initiatives. The module will be underpinned by the work-based learning philosophy, which will be incorporated as a stimulating and challenging approach.