Professional Clinical Practice MSc

Program Overview

The Professional Clinical Practice program at De Montfort University is a part-time, post-registration master's degree designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their decision-making and leadership skills in complex clinical situations. With flexible exit routes and awards, the program allows students to tailor their studies to their career goals and includes new modules for 2023/24, such as Professional Nurse Advocate and Professional Health Care Practitioner Advocate. Graduates are well-prepared for advanced clinical practice roles, leadership positions, and further study.

Program Outline

Professional Clinical Practice MSc/PG Cert/PG Dip

Degree Overview:

This part-time, post-registration master's degree program allows registered nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals to develop high-level decision-making and leadership skills in complex clinical situations to positively impact patient care.

Key features:

• Flexible exit routes and awards
• Explores clinical specialties in depth
• Designed with local hospitals, healthcare providers, and practitioners for relevant and current content
• Post-registration qualification enhances employability and career progression

Flexible Exit Routes:

Students can choose to exit the program at different stages with different awards:

• Institutional Credit Award: After completing a single module (15 or 30 credits) for CPD purposes.
• PgCert Professional Clinical Practice: After completing 60 credits of modules.
• PG Dip Professional Clinical Practice: After completing 120 credits of modules, including two core modules.
• MSc Professional Clinical Practice: After completing 180 credits of modules, including two core modules and a Service Improvement Project.

Please note:

• If unsure about the exit award, students can discuss their options with the Programme Leader.
• New modules for 2023/24 include Professional Nurse Advocate, Professional Health Care Practitioner Advocate, and Professional Midwifery Advocate.

Outline:

The program offers a range of clinical and core modules allowing students to explore their clinical specialty in depth.

• Professional Nurse Advocate
• Professional Health Care Practitioner Advocate
• Professional Midwifery Advocate

Other modules include:

• Consultation & Physical Examination Skills in an interventionist role
• Fundamentals of Anaesthetic Care
• Enhanced Anaesthetic Care
• Recognizing & Responding to Acute Physical Deterioration in Adults
• Principles of Care of the Acutely Ill Adult in the Critical Care Environment (L2 & 3)
• Applied Care of the Critically Ill Adult
• Care of Critically Ill Child/Young Person (High Dependency Level 1 & 2 Critical Care)
• Advanced Principles & Practice of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Recognizing and Responding to Mental Health: Skills for Frontline Clinical Leadership
• Advanced Principles & Practice of Stoma Care
• Neonatal Special & High Dependency Care
• Neonatal Intensive Care
• Professionalism & Accountability in Healthcare Practice (Core)
• Research Methods for Health Professionals
• Organisational Development & Change in Contemporary Healthcare
• Service Improvement Project (Core)
• Applied Prescribing
• Pharmacology for prescribers

Please note:

• The exact modules offered may vary for different intakes.
• Students can choose any combination of modules to reach the required credit total for each exit award.

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the modules chosen. They may include:

• Written assignments
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Practical assessments
• Examinations

Teaching:

The program is taught using a variety of methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Clinical placements
• Online learning
The program is taught by experienced academics and practitioners with expertise in their respective fields.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in healthcare, including:

• Advanced clinical practice roles
• Leadership positions
• Research and education
• Consultancy
The program also provides graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further study, such as a PhD.

Other:

• The program is designed to be flexible and accessible to healthcare professionals with busy schedules.
• Students can study part-time face-to-face or online, depending on their module choices.
• The program is open to students from the UK, EU, and international students.