Paediatrics and Child Health MSc

University of Sussex

Master

In Brighton

£ 7,840 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The programme has been designed to be applicable to students with a wide range of background skills in paediatrics and child health who require a detailed understanding of core research methodologies, critical evaluation, evidence-based approaches and the scientific basis of childhood disease.

A key feature of the programme is its multi-professional nature. This is considered essential for professional practice in paediatrics and child health. The uniqueness of this programme is its emphasis not only on the clinical aspects of paediatric care but also the provision of care which will be imbued within the clinical modules.

There is also the opportunity to plan and execute a rigorous research project in an area of paediatrics and child health or related suspeciality (ie neonatology).

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton (East Sussex)
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Sussex House, BN1 9RH

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Applicants should have a degree in medicine or any of the allied health professions (such as nursing, dietetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy). Applicants should be working in Paediatrics and Child Health and/or interested in pursuing a career in this specialty.

For international students a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.

This course is intended to provide advanced expert education for professionals working in paediatrics and child health.

The course content has been carefully designed to train students to be high achieving consultants and clinical leaders of the future by providing a blend of clinical knowledge with learning in the three key professional domains of research, leadership and communication and learning, along with the development of research and publishing skills. A key feature of the course is intended to be its multi-professional nature.

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Subjects

  • Paediatrics
  • Project
  • Child health
  • Methodology
  • Quantitative
  • Healthcare
  • Analytical
  • Research
  • Professional
  • Development

Course programme

  • The module content will meet the specific requirements of the course for which the student is registered and will depend on the nature of the student's chosen topic and methodology.
  • A notional 600 hours of independent study.
  • The project may be primary research or a systematic review/meta-analysis. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies are acceptable. Quality improvement projects including service evaluations are acceptable providing they meet the requirements of the module.
  • In exceptional circumstances, the dissertation may be the development of and justification for a full proposal plus details of project management, governance costing and possible grant application.
For investigative, scientifically focused study, content may include:
  • development of a research question and project proposal
  • a clear search strategy using electronic and non-electronic literature sources;
  • a critically appraised literature review;
  • clearly justified methodology and methods used/to be used for participant selection, (intervention/exposure), data collection and analysis;
  • a scientific style of writing that appropriately reflects the chosen methodology;
  • critical analysis of the literature used to inform the various stages of the research process
  • critical discussion on the project and its findings;
  • the articulation of clear and logical conclusions;
  • appropriate ethical and governance consideration.

Additional information

International £14,580

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Paediatrics and Child Health MSc

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