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MSc - Master of Science
Wrexham Campus
Flexible
SEP-25
3 years
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MSc - Master of Science
Wrexham Campus
Flexible
SEP-25
3 years
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Why choose this course?
The MSc Professional Practice in Health enables professionals from a variety of health disciplines and workplaces to come together to learn. The overall aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive, modern and dynamic programme for students seeking to develop their career within the increasingly diverse area of health.
Key course features
Teaching & Assessment
Assessments will be designed to ensure that students reflect their area of practice and professional expertise in summative and formative work, and that there is evidence of emersion and developing expertise commensurate with Masters level study. Appropriate academic assessors will be allocated to facilitate this.
Assessment methods include, but are not restricted to: Written Assignments, Reflective Portfolio, Presentations, and Reports.
Teaching and Learning
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping you deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
Career prospects
Our Careers & Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
This programme assists health care practitioners to develop within the NHS Agenda for Change careers and employment framework, with achievement of Masters level study being a key attribute of those wishing to progress through Band 7 and above roles.
Emotional intelligence, communication and leadership will be threads throughout all modules, with compassionate leadership being an indicative learning thread. This is both to reflect the developing practitioner, the requirement of evidence of masters level study for those pursuing Band 7 (and above), and the importance of developing a sustainable and resilient workforce. This will enable students to explore both academic and professional progression, and aims to increase the future employment options of students undertaking the programme.
Each application will be considered individually and on its own merits. The Programme Leader will make the final admission decision. The entry requirements for the MSc Professional Practice in Health are drawn up in accordance with the Universitys regulations. Candidates must satisfy/hold one, or a combination, of the following conditions; An initial honours degree from Wrexham Glyndwr University or another approved degree awarding body. A non-graduate qualification, which the university deems to be of satisfactory standard for the purpose of post-graduate admission. Have relevant work experience at a senior level that is deemed to compensate for the lack of formal qualifications, and have held a position of management responsibility within the health or social care sector for a minimum of three years within the previous five years. In a case where there is lack of clarity or a need to gain deeper insight into a candidates suitability for the programme of study, an informal interview with the candidate may be required. This may be undertaken face to face, or via an appropriate online platform. This will allow the candidate an opportunity to provide evidence to the satisfaction of the interview panel of their ability to complete academic work of the required standard in the subject area, and to complete successfully the scheme of study proposed. In addition, candidates who are not able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study (within the last 5 years) may be made a conditional offer, requiring the student to undertake the Preparing for Academic Success (Level 6) module prior to commencing the Masters level programme. International entry qualifications are outlined on the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NARIC) as equivalent to the relevant UK entry qualification.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,975 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.
£3,975 per year
Students from EU
The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.
£3,975 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.
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