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Department for Health, Programme Catalogue 2020/21


THHL-ADM14: MSc Research in Health Practice

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RESEARCH IN HEALTH PRACTICE

Mode of attendance: Distance Learning

Maximum programme duration: 3 years

[Page last updated: 12 August 2020]

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THHL-ADL15: PG Dip Research in Health Practice
    • THHL-ADC01: PG Cert Research Methods in Health Practice
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Stage required units must be passed before progression to the next year of study
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - no specific semester: Taught Units
Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50079 Introduction to practice-based research 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50082 Evidence into practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50089 Research in practice: preparation and planning 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50105 Research design and methods 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

[Page last updated: 12 August 2020]

Year 2

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THHL-ADL15: PG Dip Research in Health Practice
    • THHL-ADC01: PG Cert Research Methods in Health Practice
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Stage required units must be passed before progression to the next year of study
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - no specific semester: Taught Units
Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50090 Research in practice: design and development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50159 Professional, organisational and quality issues in practice 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Stage Required Units Click here for further information: Select 12 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50072 The psychology of sport and exercise 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50120 Communication 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50121 Consumer health informatics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50123 Learning and teaching in healthcare 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50124 Leadership and the organisation of change 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50158 Health policy in an international context 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
XX50194 Tobacco control in practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

[Page last updated: 12 August 2020]

Year 3

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THHL-ADL15: PG Dip Research in Health Practice
    • THHL-ADC01: PG Cert Research Methods in Health Practice
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - no specific semester: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50088 Dissertation - masters programme 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.