Professional Practice in Health Sciences

Program Overview

Professional Practice in Health Sciences (MSc)

About this course

The MSc Professional Practice in Health Sciences is a flexible course designed for anyone working in health or social care. The course allows students to tailor their degree to their specific needs and choose from a wide range of health modules.

Entry requirements

• A 2:2 degree in a relevant subject from a clinical, health, or science background.
• Equivalent international qualifications.
• Evidence of recent non-accredited study as a practitioner in a relevant professional role.
• Successful completion of a module studied at master's level (level 7).

Course structure

• The course is available full-time or part-time.
• Students can choose from a wide selection of taught modules from the School of Health Sciences.
• The academic team can help support students in their module choices.
• Students may also bring credits from other universities.
• The dissertation and research modules are compulsory.

Modules

• MSc Dissertation 10 month
• Research methods

Learning and assessment

• Teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminar groups, action learning groups, work-based learning, experiential learning, supervised and self-directed study.
• Assessment methods include a strategy document, a business plan, a change management project report or proposal, an investigation of an incident or complaint, a presentation to a Trust board or sub-committee, a 'conference' poster and supporting paper, an educational package, an academic essay.
• The dissertation is a compulsory module that requires students to carry out a piece of independent research related to their area of practice.

Careers and employability

• Graduates commonly work in a range of organisations or sectors, including health, pharmaceuticals, universities, education, prisons, armed forces, charity and voluntary sector, private practice.
• Career pathways include health service manager, health care consultant, health unit coordinator, quality coordinator, health care manager, health and social care educator, policy advisor.
• Wider career opportunities include counsellor, further education teacher, university lecturer, medicinal chemist, police officer, social worker, medical sales executive.

Fees, costs, and funding

• Tuition fees for full-time study: £9,250 (UK students), £30,300 (EU and international students).
• Part-time study: individual module costs depend on the modules chosen.
• Deposit: £2,000 (international students).
• 10% alumni discount available.
• Postgraduate Master's Loans (UK nationals only) available.
• Southampton Health Sciences Postgraduate International Scholarship available.
• Southampton Presidential International Scholarship available.

How to apply

• Apply online through the postgraduate admissions system.
• Create an account to access the application portal.
• Search for the course and complete the application form.
• Upload supporting documents, including a personal statement and references.
• Pay the £50 application assessment fee (exemptions apply).
• Submit the application.

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• Professional Practice in Health Sciences (MSc) is a course in the Nursing, midwifery and healthcare subject area.

Program Outline

Careers:

This build-your-own UK master’s in Professional Practice in Health Sciences gives you the academic credentials to apply for more senior level healthcare roles.

Other:

You’ll learn through a range of teaching and learning methods, including:

• lectures
• seminar groups
• action learning groups
• Work-based learning
• experiential learning
• supervised and self-directed study
Your learning will be supported by your personal academic tutor, module leaders and, where appropriate, academic coach and/or mentor in practice.