Advanced Healthcare Practice - MSc Programme content
Enhance your clinical expertise, academic capabilities and leadership qualities as an allied healthcare practitioner.
Key information
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration
One year or two years
Attendance
Full-time or Part-time
Programme type
Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery
Blended
Start date
September
Award
Masters (MSc)
Key information
- Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years.
- Blended delivery - online and on campus.
- Delivery is subject to your module selection.
- Modules listed with an (O) have previously been delivered online and may be available in future semesters, subject to confirmation. Remaining modules are delivered on campus.
- Students take modules totalling 90 ECTS credits during the programme- Two core modules of 12 ECTS each and additional modules from the elective listing.
- ECTS is a standard system across Europe for measuring learning achievements. ECTS credits for each module are listed below.
- Full time students will take 60 credits in year 1. Part-time students will take 48 credits in year 1.
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters. For full-time students the dissertation modules are delivered during the summer semester. For part-time students, some modules may be delivered in the summer semester.
- Submit dissertation at the end of the final semester.
- You will graduate with a MSc in Advanced Healthcare Practice.
- Students who have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice may be eligible to apply for exemptions on the master's programme. Exemptions are subject to approval by the Student Status Committee. Please contact the programme team prior to registration for more details.
- Exemptions for modules outside of the MSc in Advanced Healthcare Practice are subject to approval by both the programme team and the Student Status Committee. Exemptions will be considered for modules completed within the past eight years.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as an independent micro-credential .
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures and workshops.
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback and support
+ Places on this module are limited to 5 students per semester.
O = online delivery
* Places on this module are limited, and enrolment is not guaranteed. The module is delivered online, with one mandatory in-person teaching day.
Programme content
Core module
- Evidence-base practice (O) (PY5021) 12 ECTS equips students with the skills and knowledge to adopt evidence-based practice.
Electives
- Independent Learning Module (O) (PY5022) 9 ECTS /Independent Learning Module (O) (OT5001) 9 ECTS allows students to explore discrete projects that answer or address challenges or needs in their clinical practice under the guidance of an academic.
- Principles of Primary & Community Care (M) (NS6034) 9 ECTS explores the principles of primary and community care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Leading and Managing Practice (M) (NS6035) 9 ECTS explores many facets of the leadership and management role and what they mean for nurses and other healthcare professions.
- Project Management in Practice (MN6041) 6 ECTS provides the knowledge, skills and understanding to apply project management principles, tools and techniques to deliver value to the organisation.
- Social Influence and Attitude Change (O) (PS6171) 6 ECTS explores the applicability of social influence and attitude change strategies to specific social contexts.
- Leadership, Change and Innovation Management (O)+ (AU5033), 6 ECTS provides an introduction to the fundamentals of organisational behaviour issues and innovation management.
- Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 1 (O) + (AU5041) 6 ECTS explores the concepts behind the Lean tools, and examines the various elements involved in effectively using these to support the organisation's Lean transformation.
- Applied Positive Psychology (SS6161) 9 ECTS explores the scientific study of wellbeing and optimal human functioning for individuals, groups, communities and organisations.
- Learning & Teaching in Health Professions Education (O) *(BM6001) 12 ECTS explores different educational approaches relevant to clinical practice and to develop an understanding of the foundations of health professions education.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core module
- Research Methods for Health (O) (CT5031) 12 ECTS enhances your abilities to understand and engage in all aspects of the research process.
Electives
- Engaging through Complexity (CT6052) 6 ECTS explores theory, evidence and practice education experiences through inter-professional engagement in complex scenarios in a co-learning group-based environment.
- Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare (NS6038) 12 ECTS explores the concept of quality and safety in healthcare in promoting quality patient outcomes.
- Intercultural Care (M) (NS6040) 9 ECTS examines knowledge, skills and attitudes required to provide competent care in culturally appropriate ways.
- Independent Learning Module (O) (PY5022) 9 ECTS and Independent Learning Module (O) (OT5001) 9 ECTS allows students to explore discrete projects that answer or address challenges or needs in their clinical practice.
- Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology (PS6042) 6 ECTS introduces students to qualitative methods generally and to a range of specific qualitative methods.
- Applied Behaviour Change (O) (CT6102) 9 ECTS explores health behaviour change theories from psychology and develop students' skills to evaluate existing interventions and develop their own.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core module
- Dissertation (CT6001) 15 ECTS and (CT6002) 15 ECTS make up the dissertation component of the programme, where students define a research question and address it with support from a supervisor.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
