MA Clinical Effectiveness

Overview

Masters, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate

This is a postgraduate qualification for present and future healthcare practitioners who are working in emerging or specialist roles.

The MA Clinical Effectiveness is designed for those who wish to develop their professional practice and self development in order to gain confidence and competence in evaluating the evidence base for their own practice and delivery of care within current NHS and healthcare agendas.

Students can expect an interactive, practice based programme that uses a combination of the latest technology and traditional methods to enrich learning. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their current practice, developments in health and social care and undertake work-based learning to enhance and develop their skills in their practice setting.

On successful completion of the programme there are likely to be a range of opportunities available to students within the health and social care sector.

Content and Modules

• The course is modular in nature. Students can enrol on the Postgraduate Certificate route (one year), the Postgraduate Diploma (two years) or the Masters (three years), with a maximum registration period of five years to complete the programme.
• The course takes place over three terms each academic year and students will normally study one module per term. These will be delivered in a different combination of days including two three day blocks, a summer school and a work-based learning element.

First Year

Postgraduate Certificate

• Effective Practitioner
• Work-based Learning 1 and 2

Second Year

Postgraduate Diploma

• Research Methods
• Work-based Learning 1 and 2
• Optional Modules (See Further Information)

Third Year

Masters

• Dissertation

Further Information

A variety of assessment methods are used including self-assessment, case study analysis, practice portfolio and web based seminars.

Option Modules include:

• Practical Ethics and Law
• Work Place Coaching
• Supporting Practice Learning (Mentorship)
• Social Marketing