Contemporary Healthcare BSc (Hons)

About the course

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Course Structure

Modules

• 6NMH0216 - Research and Evidence for Health (15 Credits)
• 6NMH1001 Honours Project: (3 options) - 30 Credits
• 6NMH0202 - Contemporary Issues in Healthcare (30 Credits)
• 6NMH0220 - Health Economics (15 Credits)
• 6NMH1022 - Leadership Skills (15 Credits)
• 6NMH1015 - Work based learning (15 Credits)

Additionally up to 30 relevant credits may be studied from Course Structure amongst the UH delivered short course provision or from modules offered within Health and Human Sciences. Students will select option modules in conjunction with their employers and programme Tutor to reflect their personal and professional career aspirations and their area of practice.

Why choose this course?

• A degree programme designed to support care improvement and continuing professional development for healthcare professionals working in a variety of settings.
• Appropriate to those who have recently qualified at diploma level and wish to 'top-up' their diploma healthcare qualification to degree level.
• Relevant to experienced healthcare professionals who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in their specific area of practice.
• At its heart, the programme aims to develop intellectual and practice skills in order to enhance your performance as a healthcare professional and improve the effectiveness of care you give to patients and their families/carers.

Study routes

• Part Time, 4 Years
• Full Time, 1 Years

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Careers

All modules have been mapped against the Knowledge Skills Framework and may be studied individually or as part of a degree programme. You may want to discuss your learning needs with your manager (for example, at appraisal) so that your career development and individual strengths and ambitions can be linked. Specialist tutors will support your career and academic ambitions and the University offers a full range of career advice including interview skill development, CV writing and an active alumni association.

Teaching methods

Teaching will be student focused and interactive using a variety of strategies including lectures, workshops, discussion groups and individual/small group tutorials. You will also use StudyNet, the University's online managed learning environment. StudyNet will allow you to access online journals and books as well as access learning materials and resources posted by the lecturers involved in delivering your modules. This will help to save you time and costs associated with travel. Additionally you will have access to two state of the art Learning Resource Centres. You will be encouraged to bring your personal and professional experiences to the group to enhance the diversity of learning available. Analysis and reflection on work-based issues and problems are an integral part of your learning. As a general 'rule of thumb', you should expect to spend 150 hours studying a 15 credit module including taught sessions, directed and self-directed learning.

Work Placement

You will continue to work in your clinical area for a minimum of 20 hours per month whilst studying the programme. There are no formal placements but you may decide to arrange visits to specialist areas of practice as part of your learning. Details will be given when you commence your study.

Professional Accreditations

The programmes and award does not lead to professional registration with any professional body

Structure

Year 1

Core Modules

Optional

• Contemporary Issues in Healthcare

• Health Economics

  This module will enable students to critically explore the economic isses that impact on health. Students will explore the economic theories that underpin current health funding and analyse a range of contemporary econmoic issues related to health. The module will be delivered through lectures, tutorials, and student led seminar discussion groups and students will be encouraged to discuss and debate contemporary issues.

• Honours Project

  This module enables the student to conduct an in depth health related project. Students will apply previous knowledge of research and / or other methodologies to systematically review relevant evidence in order to suggest how a particular issue may be resolved or practice advanced. Students will be supported throughout by supervisors and a series of workshops supporting themes such as time management, project management skills, project framework and presentation skills.

• Leadership Skills

  This module is aimed at health care professionals who have responsibilities for leading and developing teams and practice delivery. An emphasis will be placed on effectively developing the student's leadership skills, knowledge and expertise. Students will be facilitated to undertake self assessment of their leadership skills and develop a personal development plan reflecting their skills need analysis. Theory and skills will be integrated using both a reflective and evidence based approach. A variety of classroom based strategies will be used, with a focus on experiential and problem based learning, facilitating an interactive approach to learning.

• Research & Evidence for health

  The course equips students with knowledge concerning the importance of research and evidence paradigms in health. It also focuses on the development of advanced search skills of on-line databases, internet and other sources of information. The student will develop skills in undertaking a systematic appraisal of the evidence base relevant to a chosen topic in a health related area.

• Work Based Learning

  This module is primarily aimed at health care professionals who wish to develop an aspect clinical practice in order to enhance care for clients and those supporting them. It is envisaged that students will be working towards developing a specific aspect of practice. It is designed to develop skills in evaluating the current care provision, reviewing the evidence which supports the practice and developing a plan for developing care to the satisfaction of the intended clients. Students will develop skills in evaluation, literature searching, project management, and decision making and team working.

Fees & funding

Discounts are available for International students if payment is made in full at registration

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Other financial support

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Living costs / accommodation

The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

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