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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,337
Start Date
2025-09-15
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
11 weeks
Program Facts
Program Details
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Major
Health Education | Health Promotion | Healthcare Administration
Area of study
Health | Hygiene and occupational health services
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 1,337
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-15-
About Program

Program Overview


Improving Quality through Work-Based Learning

Module Overview

This online module helps students improve through the use of reflection, critical thinking, and evaluation of evidence.


Key Facts

  • Module code: NURU225
  • Start date: 15 Sep 2025
  • Application deadline: 1 Sep 2025
  • Duration: 11 weeks
  • Credit value SCQF: 20
  • SCQF level: Level 9
  • Fees: Home: £729; International: £1,337
  • Mode of study: part time
  • Delivery: online

Module Description

There is an increasing awareness within health and social care practice and higher education that learning in the broadest sense is best gained through participation. This can be formal and informal, experiential learning opportunities and personal experiences.


As such, this module provides students with an opportunity to focus on an aspect or aspects of their own practice/work. Work-based learning gives students an opportunity to engage in learning related to an aspect of work that requires improvement and that holds particular interest.


This is an online module in which the student is expected to develop through the use of reflection, critical thinking, and evaluation of evidence to bring about improvement. The module provides an opportunity to focus on specific aspects of personal and professional clinical practice/work, utilizing a range of learning experiences to identify an area for improvement. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice and linking improvement theory to workplace practice.


Flexible Learning

This short course forms part of the BSc Professional Practice. You can study other stand-alone continuing professional development (CPD) short courses from this degree:


  • Assessing and Managing Symptoms in Palliative Care
  • Gateway to Further Study
  • Health and Wellbeing of People with Dementia
  • Mental Health, Everyone’s Business
  • Understanding and Assessing Pain

Entrance Requirements

This module is available for all Health, Social Care and Allied Health Care professionals who are working in practice.


  • Students should normally be working in an area of practice, or have a voluntary arrangement with a specific agency/area of practice.
  • All students are required to identify and have an agreed clinical (work place) mentor prior to commencing the module.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:


  • IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
  • IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

Objectives

On successful completion of the module, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to:


  • Critically explore a specific aspect of their professional/work practice with the academic rigour, knowledge and skill associated with SCQF Level 9.
  • Identify and construct an evidence base that reflects advancement in working practice/knowledge that supports improvement.
  • Demonstrate coherence with the specific legislative and/or practice-based drivers in relation to the chosen work-based focus.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking for developing original and creative responses to improvement opportunities.
  • Use reflection to critically evaluate the work-based learning experience and how this may impact on practice.

Structure and Content

The module content is driven by the desired quality improvement focus or topic you have chosen to pursue within your practice/workplace. Module content includes:


  • Improvement methods
  • Reflective practice
  • Literature searching and synthesizing of evidence/information within a professional practice context.
  • Core materials are provided to assist students to successfully engage with developing evidence for supporting their new knowledge and skills in practice.

The module provides confidence building opportunities to facilitate a quality learning experience.


The module requires you to identify and have an agreed clinical mentor; as well an academic mentor (Module Co-ordinator) who will ensure an agreed learning contract is established. Regular review and contact between the student and the two mentors is facilitated through negotiation by the student.


Delivery and Assessment

The module is delivered using a blend of teaching methods. Canvas, our virtual learning environment, is used to deliver many of the resources, reading materials and provides a discussion forum and chat tool to aid student support.


Module Coordinator

Dr Nicola Cunningham


Employability

The learning from this module will enhance your evidence-based knowledge and understanding to inform your practice and can be used as part of your academic and professional development.


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University of Stirling


Overview:

University of Stirling is a public university located in Stirling, Scotland. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, with a focus on providing a flexible and engaging learning experience. The university is known for its commitment to research and its dedication to making a positive impact on the world.


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Student Life and Campus Experience:

The university provides a welcoming environment for new students, offering a variety of welcome activities to help them adjust to life at Stirling. The campus is known for its beautiful setting and offers a range of facilities and resources for students, including accommodation, sports facilities, and a library.


Key Reasons to Study There:

    Flexible undergraduate degree courses:

    The university offers over 170 flexible undergraduate degree courses.

    Commitment to research:

    The university is dedicated to research and its impact on the world.

    Focus on sport:

    Stirling is known as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, offering a strong combination of sport and education.

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Other:

The university has a Strategic Plan 2030 that outlines its vision for the future. The plan aims to make a difference in people's lives and be a force for good in the world.

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