Independent professional study 1 and 2 (for dieticians, radiographers, paramedics and physiotherapists)
Who should attend this course?
These Independent professional study courses are designed for health professionals who want to gain an in depth understanding of a particular subject area, in which they have a specific interest.
The courses can be taken as a ‘stand alone’ or used towards a postgraduate qualification.
You should be a qualified health professional.
If you wish to undertake this as part of a postgraduate award, normally a degree or equivalent, is required dependent upon the topic under study and the learning outcomes identified for the proposed study.
You will be expected to negotiate the assessment of the course in conjunction with your supervisors.
Course content
The aims of these courses are to enable you to:
- Undertake an area of study of your own choice, which will inform and be of benefit to developing your professional practice
- Further develop intellectual skills thereby stimulating your commitment to personal and professional development and enhancement of profession related subject knowledge.
In these courses you develop with guidance from an academic tutor an individually tailored outcomes-based programme of study.
The topic chosen will be relevant to your professional practice.
The choice of topic and learning outcomes will be the subject of negotiation between you and your supervisor.
A blended approach to the facilitation of your development will be taken and may include e-learning opportunities.
These courses can be studied together with the following courses:
- Independent reflection in professional practice 1 or 2
- Independent work based skills 1 and 2
If you are not sure which is the most suitable option we will be happy to advise you.
Download a printable version of the leaflet for the Independent professional study 1 and 2 (for dieticians, radiographers, paramedics and physiotherapists) courses
How does this course map the NHS KSF?
These Independent professional study 1 and 2 (for dieticians, radiographers, paramedics and physiotherapists) courses contribute to the development of knowledge and understanding for:
- Core dimensions 1, 2, 4 and 5
Additional dimensions will be identified by the student depending on their chosen topic and will be highlighted in the proposed course of study.
Assessment
The nature of the assessment and the number of elements are dependent upon the topic under study and the learning outcomes identified for the proposed study.
You will be expected to negotiate the assessment of the course in conjunction with your supervisors.
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Entry requirements...
This course is open to all qualified health professionals, including dieticians, radiographers, paramedics, physiotherapists, wishing to gain an in depth understanding of a particular subject area.
Course fees
Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (15 or 30 credit options)
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Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time