Health Sciences

The MSc programme comprises taught modules to the value of 120 M Level credits and a dissertation of 60 M Level credits, giving a total of 180 credits. Students may choose to finish their studies after completing 60 taught credits (Postgraduate Certificate) or 120 taught credits (Postgraduate Diploma), or they may study any module on a stand-alone basis and obtain the relevant credits. The part-time MSc programme can be completed in two years, but students may take up to five years if they wish to follow the modular route. The structure of the course therefore allows flexible learning in accordance with individual student interests and needs.
The core module of Research Methods in Health will underpin the knowledge and skills needed to undertake the dissertation. Other modules may be chosen from a wide range available within Schools in the faculty, and within some Schools outside the faculty, thus meeting the needs of individuals to review and evaluate the scientific background of their own specialism and to integrate this into their professional practice.
Course Modules
For details about the modules offered within the Faculty (School of Health and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Pharmacy) go to www.keele.ac.uk/health/postgraduatetaught/individualmodules/
For a Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits must be obtained (choice of all options) and for a Postgraduate Diploma 120 credits must be obtained, including the core (compulsory) module of Research Methods, plus choice from option modules. For the MSc a dissertation on a topic related to the course must additionally be completed. Dissertation workshops provide support for students. An appropriate supervisor to support the dissertation process will be allocated from within the Faculty.
A small number of examples are given below of option modules (credit value in parentheses) which may be chosen from an extensive range of over 100 modules:
From the School of Health & Rehabilitation
Evidence Based Practice (15), Assessment and Measurement (15), Introducing Acupuncture (15), Principles and Practice of Joint and Soft Tissue Injection (15), Applied Clinical Anatomy 1 (15) Applied Clinical Anatomy 2 (30), Physiology and Pharmacology of Pain (15), Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging (15), Concepts of Neurological Rehabilitation (15), Essentials of Manual Therapy Assessment (15), Psychosocial Aspects of Pain (15), Assistive Technologies in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (15), Behaviour Change for Health and Well-Being (15), Motor Control Retraining of Movement Dysfunction (30), Acute Respiratory Deterioration and Critical Care (15), Advanced Management of the Respiratory Complications of Neuromuscular Disease (15)
From the School of Medicine
Reflective Practice (15), Statistics and Epidemiology (15), Applied Morphological Techniques and Imaging (30), Acute and Hyperacute Stroke (15), Advanced Leadership - Community Engagement (15), Applied Surgical Anatomy (15), Contemporary Mental Health Issues in Primary Care (15), Following the Money: Finance in the National Health Service (15), Health Informatics (15), Leadership for Patient Safety (15), Stroke Research (15)
From the School of Nursing and Midwifery
Psychological & Social Aspects Of Care (15), Research In Rheumatological Practice (15), School Age Health & Well Being (30), The Developing Child (30), Clinical Leadership (15), Critical Care Practice (30), Developing Gastroenterology Care for Specialist Practice (30)
For further details about other modules which may be chosen as options, please use the link below and then choose further links to visit the website of each School within the Faculty (e.g. Health & Rehabilitation, Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy).
Availability of options may be subject to change in any year and other modules may also be available. Some modules involving practical clinical skills require UK Professional Council registration and professional indemnity insurance. **Students need to check the entry requirements for each module to ensure they are suitably qualified.**
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APCL and APEL)
Candidates can also apply for Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) exemption against option modules, provided they are consistent with the aims of the programme and are approved by the Course Director. Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is also available for some modules.