IMPORTANCE NOTICE – Please ensure you read the accompaning Programme Presentation before making an application, this is available in the downloads to the right. This page is for information only to apply - please visit here

Before making an application please ensure you have secured the support of:

• Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor 

The following documents are vital to your your application

• Supporting Admissions Form (SAF)
• Copy of your passport
• Copies of your professional qualifications

Please note that your application will NOT be processed without the above supporting documents and due to the time constraints we may not be able to chase delegates for this information, which may lead to your application NOT being successful.

Due to contractual agreements priorty will be given to our contracted students.  We apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause anyone who is self-funding.

This module builds on Research Methods fostering a “research-tutored” approach where students critically appraise the evidence in relation to their own discipline in order to identify a feasible research question and an appropriate means to answer it.

The term “research” is used in its broadest sense to denote any form of inquiry focussed on an area of the student’s professional practice. This may include quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methods, systematic reviews, literature reviews, retrospective data analysis, audit and evaluation of a healthcare innovation. The student will choose the focus of their project, develop the necessary academic skills and understand, critique and apply relevant theoretical approaches to formulate a research question and proposal in keeping with their chosen method of inquiry.

Teaching and learning will comprise of compulsory components to equip students with key skills, including identification, critique, synthesis and organisation of a relevant body of evidence, critical use of theoretical approaches, and Masters’ level academic writing, to enable them to prepare, plan and carry out their Research Project module.

Methods of inquiry and profession specific workshops will provide students with guidance relevant to their topic, and their chosen data collection method and data analysis, including processes of governance and ethical review where relevant. Students will also learn about the role of the research supervisor.

This module is for paramedics, physiotherapists, radiographers, nurses, midwives and social workers who have completed master’s level research methods and preparation for research project modules and who wish to undertake a piece of original research in order to complete their Master’s award.

There are two intakes per year, in Semester A and B, both on a part time basis.

Students have 25 weeks to complete the module.

Semester A module introduction takes place on 11th Oct 2021 with a hand in date of 4th April 2022

Semester B module introduction takes place on 7th Feb 2022 with a hand in date of 1st August 2022

You will be allocated a supervisor to support and guide you through this module, as it is an independent study module, there are no lectures or taught session.

The aim of this course is to develop AHP leadership capability and capacity, through:

• Developing leaders with a critical understanding of leadership styles and business awareness applied to their service 
• Establishing leadership development for AHPs that adds value to their personal development and their service contribution, and is applicable to healthcare systems across the UK 
• Enabling those taking part to influence and make a positive, lasting change within their work environment 
• Promoting the importance of leadership behaviours and roles in AHPs 

The content will include understanding the context of leadership and how leaders are developed, leadership behaviours, the importance of role modelling and aspects of socio-cultural theory that lead to an individual’s identity and agency. Participants will be given the opportunity to develop their skills for influencing and teamwork.  They will explore valuing, leading and working with a diverse workforce through exhibiting inclusive behaviours that support equality.  This will be supported by participation in action learning sets.

Knowledge and skills for implementing change in services in health organisations will be explored including service improvement models and tools and change theory.  Through undertaking a service change project, each participant will combine both their soft skills in influencing others, and hard skills of analysis of data and information, a balance of which is essential for today’s health leader.

The core themes are:

• Leading service change
• Leading others
• Leading services
• Leading for impact 

Students who have undertaken Developing and Managing People (7HSK0059) or Redesigning Services (7HSK0060) are not eligible to undertake this module as the content is similar

Please note this page is for information only. If you are intending on making an application, please make an application via the 'NON MEDICAL PRESCRIBING' page which you can find apply here

IMPORTANCE NOTICE – Please ensure you read the accompaning Programme Presentation before making an application, this is available in the download.

Before making an application please ensure you have secured the support of:

• Practice Educator 

The following documents are vital to your your application

• Supporting Admissions Form (SAF)
• Copy of your passport
• Copies of your professional qualifications

Please note that your application will NOT be processed without the above supporting documents and due to the time constraints we may not be able to chase delegates for this information, which may lead to your application NOT being successful.

Due to contractual agreements priorty will be given to our contracted students.  We apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause anyone who is self-funding.

IMPORTANCE NOTICE – Please ensure you read the accompaning Programme Presentation before making an application, this is available in the downloads to the right. This page is for information only to apply - please visit here

Before making an application please ensure you have secured the support of:

• Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor 

The following documents are vital to your your application

• Supporting Admissions Form (SAF)
• Copy of your passport
• Copies of your professional qualifications

Please note that your application will NOT be processed without the above supporting documents and due to the time constraints we may not be able to chase delegates for this information, which may lead to your application NOT being successful.

Due to contractual agreements priorty will be given to our contracted students.  We apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause anyone who is self-funding.

This module covers skills in literature searching, information retrieval, and provides the opportunity to use electronic search databases and critical appraisal of evidence. You will be expected to challenge current practice by conducting a literature search and producing critique of a published study. These skills will inform your clinical decision making.

Content includes the following:

• Retrieval of research evidence

• Efficient and systematic searching of databases

• Development of critical appraisal skills

• Transferring evidence into practice

• Cost effectiveness and its application to practice

• Key summary statistics and their use in evidence-based decision making

• The use of evidence in clinical guideline and protocol development

• Policy making and evidence.

Note: no attendance at the University is required. You will need to have access to a computer from between 17.00- 19.00 hrs GMT on each of the above dates to access online taught sessions by academic staff. These sessions will be recorded for repeat viewing but it is better if you participate in person as there will be opportunity to ask questions.

This is a work-based learning module for therapeutic radiographers that can be studied on its own or as a module on the following educational pathways:

• MSc / Pg. Dip Advanced RT and Oncology Practice
• MSc Advanced Practice
• Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Radiotherapy

This module facilitates advancement of your knowledge, understanding and skills required to undertake radiotherapy localisation of well-defined lung, bone and other relevant tumours requiring palliative radiotherapy treatment and supports the holistic management of these patients.

Experiential learning is supported by on-line activities. Using an inquiry-based approach, you will gather and explore a wide range of evidence related to palliative radiotherapy and oncology management. You will be encouraged to draw on aspects of your own experiences and discuss them within the context of best practice frameworks and guidelines to further your personal and professional knowledge.

In the light of the Covid pandemic, Semester A will be delivered by a digitally enabled learning method in reflective and innovative ways to enhance your learning experience. You will need to engage in the synchronous teaching sessions on the dates advertised for the module. You will need to have access to a suitable personal computer and a good reliable Internet connection. 

This module is taught via distance learning and can be studied on its own or as a module on the following educational pathways:

• MSc / Pg. Dip Advanced RT and Oncology Practice
• MSc Advanced Practice
• Postgraduate Certificate in Radiotherapy Clinical Specialist

Content of the module facilitates advancement of your knowledge and understanding of holistic oncological management care and the technical advances underpinning contemporary radiotherapy practice.

Using an inquiry-based approach, you will gather and explore a wide range of evidence related to topics such as advanced radiotherapy techniques and equipment, cancer management and personalised holistic patient care. You will be encouraged to draw on aspects of your own experiences and discuss them within the context of best practice frameworks and guidelines to further your personal and professional knowledge.

This is a distance learning module that can be studied on its own or as a module on the following educational pathways:

• MSc / Pg. Dip / Pg Cert Advanced RT and Oncology Practice
• MSc Advanced Practice
• Pg Cert Radiotherapy Clinical Specialist

This module is for therapeutic radiographers who are looking to move into or are currently in an advanced practice role.

The module permits individual students to critically reflect on the contemporary issues within specialist therapeutic radiography practice and evaluate the evidence base related to specific areas of practice. The potential roles for specialist radiographers will be explored through a range of case studies, with consideration of the wider professional context and responsibilities of specialist practice. You will build on existing skills and learning, so you are able to develop as a specialist practitioner demonstrating autonomy, professional judgement and skills appropriate to your specialist role.

This module builds on Research Methods fostering a “research-tutored” approach where students critically appraise the evidence in relation to their own discipline in order to identify a feasible research question and an appropriate means to answer it.

The term “research” is used in its broadest sense to denote any form of inquiry focussed on an area of the student’s professional practice. This may include quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methods, systematic reviews, literature reviews, retrospective data analysis, audit and evaluation of a healthcare innovation. The student will choose the focus of their project, develop the necessary academic skills and understand, critique and apply relevant theoretical approaches to formulate a research question and proposal in keeping with their chosen method of inquiry.

Teaching and learning will comprise of compulsory components to equip students with key skills, including identification, critique, synthesis and organisation of a relevant body of evidence, critical use of theoretical approaches, and Masters’ level academic writing, to enable them to prepare, plan and carry out their Research Project module.

Methods of inquiry and profession specific workshops will provide students with guidance relevant to their topic, and their chosen data collection method and data analysis, including processes of governance and ethical review where relevant. Students will also learn about the role of the research supervisor.

This module is for paramedics, physiotherapists, radiographers, nurses, midwives and social workers who have completed master’s level research methods and preparation for research project modules and who wish to undertake a piece of original research in order to complete their Master’s award.

There are two intakes per year, in Semester A and B, both on a part time basis.

Students have 25 weeks to complete the module.

Semester A module introduction takes place on 11th Oct 2021 with a hand in date of 4th April 2022

Semester B module introduction takes place on 7th Feb 2022 with a hand in date of 1st August 2022

You will be allocated a supervisor to support and guide you through this module, as it is an independent study module, there are no lectures or taught session.

The aim of this course is to develop AHP leadership capability and capacity, through:

• Developing leaders with a critical understanding of leadership styles and business awareness applied to their service 
• Establishing leadership development for AHPs that adds value to their personal development and their service contribution, and is applicable to healthcare systems across the UK 
• Enabling those taking part to influence and make a positive, lasting change within their work environment 
• Promoting the importance of leadership behaviours and roles in AHPs 

The content will include understanding the context of leadership and how leaders are developed, leadership behaviours, the importance of role modelling and aspects of socio-cultural theory that lead to an individual’s identity and agency. Participants will be given the opportunity to develop their skills for influencing and teamwork.  They will explore valuing, leading and working with a diverse workforce through exhibiting inclusive behaviours that support equality.  This will be supported by participation in action learning sets.

Knowledge and skills for implementing change in services in health organisations will be explored including service improvement models and tools and change theory.  Through undertaking a service change project, each participant will combine both their soft skills in influencing others, and hard skills of analysis of data and information, a balance of which is essential for today’s health leader.

The core themes are:

• Leading service change
• Leading others
• Leading services
• Leading for impact 

Students who have undertaken Developing and Managing People (7HSK0059) or Redesigning Services (7HSK0060) are not eligible to undertake this module as the content is similar