Advanced Practice (Public Health)
Degrees Available
MSc Full-time
Suitable for International Students?
Yes
| Award | Tuition Fees | Attendance Mode | Length of Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | 2011/12:
**Accreditation of prior learning can mean that you pay less than this Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below. |
Full-time | 1 year |
Course Introduction
Programmes leading to the awards of MSc Advanced Practice (Nursing) and MSc Advanced Practice and associated routes, offer healthcare professionals who are normally graduates, the opportunity to engage in full-time or part-time postgraduate studies and to develop the skills to meet the challenges of delivering and advancing quality healthcare within a global context.
Although students must hold an internationally recognised professional qualification, for some awards/modules, students are not required to be in current clinical practice in the UK or to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of the UK.
Course Syllabus
(C) = Core, (O) = Option
120 Credits equivalent to PG Diploma in Advanced Practice (Public Health) PLUS a 60-Credit School Core Final Stage Module:
- Dissertation Module (60 credits) (O)
- Systematic Review (60 credits) (O)
- Work-based Project (60 credits) (O)
MSc Part-time
Suitable for International Students?
Not suitable for International Students
| Award | Tuition Fees | Attendance Mode | Length of Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | 2011/12:
**Accreditation of prior learning can mean that you pay less than this Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below. |
Part-time | Up to 5 years |
Course Introduction
Programmes leading to the awards of MSc Advanced Practice (Nursing) and MSc Advanced Practice and associated routes, offer healthcare professionals who are normally graduates, the opportunity to engage in full-time or part-time postgraduate studies and to develop the skills to meet the challenges of delivering and advancing quality healthcare within a global context.
Although students must hold an internationally recognised professional qualification, for some awards/modules, students are not required to be in current clinical practice in the UK or to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of the UK.
Course Syllabus
(C) = Core, (O) = Option
120 Credits equivalent to PG Diploma in Advanced Practice (Public Health) PLUS a 60-Credit School Core Final Stage Module:
- Dissertation Module (60 credits) (O)
- Systematic Review (60 credits) (O)
- Work-based Project (60 credits) (O)
PG Diploma Full-time
Suitable for International Students?
Yes
| Award | Tuition Fees | Attendance Mode | Length of Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG Diploma | 2011/12:
**Accreditation of prior learning can mean that you pay less than this Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below. |
Full-time | 1 year |
Course Introduction
Programmes leading to the awards of MSc Advanced Practice (Nursing) and MSc Advanced Practice and associated routes, offer healthcare professionals who are normally graduates, the opportunity to engage in full-time or part-time postgraduate studies and to develop the skills to meet the challenges of delivering and advancing quality healthcare within a global context.
Although students must hold an internationally recognised professional qualification, for some awards/modules, students are not required to be in current clinical practice in the UK or to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of the UK.
Course Syllabus
(C) = Core, (O) = Option
60 Credits equivalent to PG Certificate in Advanced Practice (Public Health) PLUS 60 Credits:
- Working with Communities to Improve Health (if not previously taken)
(30 credits) (O) - Communicable Disease: Emergence, Detection and Response (30 Credits) (O)
- Genetics and Health (30 credits) (O)
- Health Promotion in Practice (30 Credits) (O)
- Option module from the School portfolio (30 credits) (O)
PLUS a Research Module:
- Undertaking Systematic Review (30 credits) (O)
- Research Methods in Health and Social Care (30 credits) (O)
PG Diploma Part-time
Suitable for International Students?
Not suitable for International Students
| Award | Tuition Fees | Attendance Mode | Length of Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG Diploma | 2011/12:
**Accreditation of prior learning can mean that you pay less than this Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below. |
Part-time | Up to 5 years |
Course Introduction
Programmes leading to the awards of MSc Advanced Practice (Nursing) and MSc Advanced Practice and associated routes, offer healthcare professionals who are normally graduates, the opportunity to engage in full-time or part-time postgraduate studies and to develop the skills to meet the challenges of delivering and advancing quality healthcare within a global context.
Although students must hold an internationally recognised professional qualification, for some awards/modules, students are not required to be in current clinical practice in the UK or to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of the UK.
Course Syllabus
(C) = Core, (O) = Option
60 Credits equivalent to PG Certificate in Advanced Practice (Public Health) PLUS 60 Credits:
- Working with Communities to Improve Health (if not previously taken)
(30 credits) (O) - Communicable Disease: Emergence, Detection and Response (30 Credits) (O)
- Genetics and Health (30 credits) (O)
- Health Promotion in Practice (30 Credits) (O)
- Option module from the School portfolio (30 credits) (O)
PLUS a Research Module:
- Undertaking Systematic Review (30 credits) (O)
- Research Methods in Health and Social Care (30 credits) (O)
PG Certificate Full-time
Suitable for International Students?
Yes
| Award | Tuition Fees | Attendance Mode | Length of Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG Certificate | 2011/12:
**Accreditation of prior learning can mean that you pay less than this Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below. |
Full-time | 1 year |
Course Introduction
Programmes leading to the awards of MSc Advanced Practice (Nursing) and MSc Advanced Practice and associated routes, offer healthcare professionals who are normally graduates, the opportunity to engage in full-time or part-time postgraduate studies and to develop the skills to meet the challenges of delivering and advancing quality healthcare within a global context.
Although students must hold an internationally recognised professional qualification, for some awards/modules, students are not required to be in current clinical practice in the UK or to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of the UK.
Course Syllabus
(C) = Core, (O) = Option
60 credits (1 x (C) Module and 1 x (O) Module):
- Public Health (30 credits) (C)
- Working with Communities to Improve Health (30 credits) (O)
- Genetics and Health (30 credits) (O)
- Communicable Disease, Emergence, Detection and Response (30 Credits) (O)
PG Certificate Part-time
Suitable for International Students?
Not suitable for International Students
| Award | Tuition Fees | Attendance Mode | Length of Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG Certificate | 2011/12:
**Accreditation of prior learning can mean that you pay less than this Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses - see Special Features below. |
Part-time | Up to 5 years |
Course Introduction
Programmes leading to the awards of MSc Advanced Practice (Nursing) and MSc Advanced Practice and associated routes, offer healthcare professionals who are normally graduates, the opportunity to engage in full-time or part-time postgraduate studies and to develop the skills to meet the challenges of delivering and advancing quality healthcare within a global context.
Although students must hold an internationally recognised professional qualification, for some awards/modules, students are not required to be in current clinical practice in the UK or to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of the UK.
Course Syllabus
(C) = Core, (O) = Option
60 credits (1 x (C) Module and 1 x (O) Module):
- Public Health (30 credits) (C)
- Working with Communities to Improve Health (30 credits) (O)
- Genetics and Health (30 credits) (O)
- Communicable Disease, Emergence, Detection and Response (30 Credits) (O)
Special Features
- This programme aims to attract students from a rich mix of cultural and academic backgrounds, which should add to the international focus, reflecting the reality of today’s global public health agenda
- These programmes, whilst developed largely with registered nurses in mind, provide the student with the opportunity to study alongside other health and social care professionals, voluntary sector personnel and service users for some modules
- Continuing professional development funding may be available for some modules and courses. However, access to funding for part or all of an award cannot be guaranteed. For further information about eligibility for funding please see: http://www.brad.ac.uk/health/informationforapplicants/studentfinance/obtainingcpdfunding/
Entry Requirements
A first degree or equivalent relevant nursing qualification or appropriate experience within the field of practice
In addition to the application form students should provide copies of the following:
Evidence of commitment to study leave and appropriate funding to pursue the programme
A CV including a full career history
Level of English Required
IELTS at 6.5 or equivalent
[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]
Contact Details
School of Health Studies Admissions Office
Email: soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
Tel: 00 44 1274 236367
Download Prospectus
Health Studies Prospectus 2012 (PDF, 8MB)
Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (November 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page. Please visit the School of Health Studies Website for detailed course and module information.
Contact Details
School of Health Studies Admissions Office
Email: soh-recruitment@bradford.ac.uk
Tel: 00 44 1274 236367
Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/health
How to Apply
- A first degree or equivalent relevant nursing qualification or appropriate experience within the field of practice
- In addition to the application form students should provide copies of the following:
- Evidence of commitment to study leave and appropriate funding to pursue the programme
- A CV including a full career history
Cognate Course
Yes
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