MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions)

at University of Plymouth

Year 1

Postgraduate Certificate
 

To achieve a postgraduate certificate, you will need to obtain 60 credits. This must include the one core modules and two optional module of your choice.
 

Core modules
 

Key features

This 20 credit module enables students to build on their undergraduate research knowledge to develop a deeper understanding of research methodologies and research methods. The module will also prepare students for their chosen form of final programme module while developing student’s knowledge of research methodologies and a range of research methods for qualitative and quantitative research through a combination of lectures, seminars, research presentations, webinars, access to research resources and independent learning.
 

Module details

This module enables students to develop their knowledge of research methodologies and research methods, including the development of knowledge and skills in critical appraisal, synthesis and application to their own area of practice.
 

Students will apply their research knowledge to the development of a proposal for a literature review, a research project by data collection or a substantive professional project.

You will normally have a first degree (BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above or European first cycle equivalent plus a professional qualification in health or social care). You will be assessed individually for your ability to study at this level and therefore an interview may be necessary. 
 

If you do not have a first degree at 2:2 or above (or the European first equivalent) but have appropriate practice-related experience relevant to the programme you may still be eligible to apply. In these cases, you would also be required to submit a short piece of writing as part of the admissions process.
 

Applicants whose first language is not English must also provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English in accordance with the University’s Admissions Code of Practice - IELTS of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each category.
 

You will also need to be working in an environment that will enable you to meet the programme learning outcomes and have a clinical mentor in practice in undertaking a clinical module.
 

International - £15,700