key issues affecting nursing in today ’ s fast-changing and complex healthcare world . Study is based on real situations drawing on your own invaluable experience of nursing and healthcare working in Scotland , the UK and international healthcare sectors .
Our approach to learning and teaching
The learning and teaching approaches for our courses are underpinned and informed by three core values central to student-centred education :
• Each individual ’ s learning and practice experience and the context in which that learning occurs is significant . It enables the student to make explicit their values , question and defend assumptions and learn from experience and feedback .
• We value and capitalise on the individual diversity of our students and the richness that their knowledge brings to learning .
• We recognise that learning is a life-long process for both students and educators .
Focusing on the processes of learning is fundamental to our learning and teaching approaches . You will be expected to draw on your previous knowledge and skills to inform your postgraduate study and will benefit from a variety of interesting ways to participate and share experiences and opinions with your peers . This is achieved through the provision of a facilitative environment , which encourages reflection and sharing of knowledge and experiences as a basis for personal and professional growth , along with use of humanistic and adult learning theories that promote valuing and respect of others , relevance of learning and recognition of emotional aspects of learning .
Our commitment to scholarship and effective feedback will aid you in the development of new ideas and theories and lead to a questioning and analytical approach . We aim to develop your ability to challenge conventional assumptions and we actively encourage students to develop collaborative partnerships both internally and externally that will feed the healthcare sector of the future . The learning methodologies we use focus on discussion , debate and collaborative and individual approaches to problem solving and management . Our aim is to produce enlightened and focused nursing professionals equipped to deal with the challenges of working in a complex and ever changing healthcare sector .
Research
Our research at QMU concentrates on the advancing of knowledge , leadership , skills and expertise in developing practice and improving health outcomes for patients and families . Our research focuses on four pillars of activity :
• Services for older people with a specific focus on dementia care ;
• Management of long-term conditions ;
• Public health and wellness across the lifespan and
• Palliative and end of life care .
Overall , our research is practice-focused and driven by our commitment to the development of person-centred services .
Entry requirements
MSc Person-Centred Practice MSc / PgDip / PgCertPerson-Centred Practice ( Mental Health and Wellbeing )/ ( Public Health and Wellbeing )/ ( Palliative Care )
Candidates will normally be graduates with evidence of relevant recent academic study .
PgDip Person-Centred Practice ( District Nursing )/ ( Health Visiting )/ ( School Nursing )
All applicants for District Nursing must be on part 1 of the NMC register Adult / Children ’ s nursing . All applicants for Health Visiting need to be on either part 1 of the NMC register Adult / Children ’ s nursing and / or be a registered midwife . It is recommended that applicants have completed a period of experience of sufficient length to have consolidated pre-registration outcomes and to have gained a deeper understanding in relevant professional practice ; have a degree and access to practice placement and Practice Teacher / Sign-off Mentor or Health Visitor Mentor .
International : Where your honours degree has not been studied in English , you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0 .
Interview : Interviews will take place in collaboration with partner health b oards .
Criminal records check : For students undertaking NMC approved qualifications a satisfactory criminal records check will be required . Compliance with the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act ( 1974 ) and mental health legislation for clinical placement and employability in statutory services , for work with children and in other sensitive areas of employment .
MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Delivery : Part-time only
Honours degree or equivalent , plus mental health qualification . Applicants will be expected to be familiar with individual casework , history-taking and case load management and must normally be a UK registered health professional . Nonstandard entrants may be considered if they can demonstrate that they have the necessary work-based experience , skills and aptitude . Non-standard applications and Recognition of Prior Learning must be referred to QMU .
International : This course is only available to professionals currently working in the UK .
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