Advanced Forensic Practice (Person-Centred Practice) - PgCert
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
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This course is for NMC registered nurses who are looking to move into the area of forensics. It supports the development of advanced forensic practitioners who, as registered nurses, will carry out forensic examinations, gather evidence to support criminal investigations and court cases, while providing trauma informed and person-centred care.This course is the first to take a person-centred and trauma informed based approach to this area of health and social care in Scotland.Why QMU?Unique: ...Read more

This course is for NMC registered nurses who are looking to move into the area of forensics. It supports the development of advanced forensic practitioners who, as registered nurses, will carry out forensic examinations, gather evidence to support criminal investigations and court cases, while providing trauma informed and person-centred care.

This course is the first to take a person-centred and trauma informed based approach to this area of health and social care in Scotland.

Why QMU?

  • Unique: This is the first postgraduate advanced forensic practice course in Scotland.
  • Contemporary, creative and interactive learning approaches: The learning environment will generate anethos of engagement where students can explore and challenge theories, practices and different sources of knowledge creatively in an atmosphere of high challenge and high support.
  • Staff expertise and support: You will be taught by a team of academic staff.
  • Our reputation: We have a reputation at QMU for innovative curriculum design, being supportive and responsive to learners and extensive online resources.
  • Relevance: Our conceptualization of person-centredness is consistent with the WHO Framework of ‘people-centred healthcare’.

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Entry requirements

To apply, you will be a registered nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC). Standard entry is normally a degree and you will need access to practice learning environment, written support from your line manager and Preceptor.

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£3,270 per year

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£1,090 per 20 credit module.

£3,270 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£1,090 per 20 credit module.

£3,270 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£1,090 per 20 credit module.

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Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive Musselburgh Edinburgh EH21 6UU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Musselburgh  0.1 miles away
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