Person-Centred Practice - MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Program Overview

The MSc Person-Centred Practice at Queen Margaret University is an online program that develops critical thinking, research skills, and evidence-informed practice in healthcare settings. It offers flexible study options, a focus on person-centered approaches, and a range of elective modules to enhance professional practice. Graduates are equipped for advanced specialist practice and leadership roles within their fields.

Program Outline

MSc Person-Centred Practice at Queen Margaret University

Degree Overview:

Objectives:

• Develop an understanding of knowledge and evidence that contributes to the health and wellbeing of individuals, groups, and communities.
• Cultivate critical thinking, professional reasoning, and research skills.
• Enhance practice through evidence-informed and person-centered approaches.

Overview:

• MSc/PgDip/PgCert program delivered online.
• Start dates in September and January each year.
• Full-time and part-time options available.
• Focus on person-centered practice in healthcare settings.
• Suitable for practitioners from various healthcare disciplines.

Outline:

Structure and Exit Awards:

• PgCert (60 credits): Completion of two core modules.
• PgDip (120 credits): Completion of two core modules and an additional 60 credits from other modules.
• MSc (180 credits): Completion of all PgDip requirements and a 60-credit dissertation.
• Single module option for professional development (CPD).

Modules:

• Core Modules:
• Theory and Practice of Person-centred Health and Wellbeing (20 credits)
• Leading Person-centred Practice for Health and Wellbeing (20 credits)
• Elective Modules:
• Developing Professional Practice (20/40 credits)
• Risk and Resilience (20 credits)
• Advancing Practice in Clinical Assessment (20 credits)
• Making Judgements and Decisions in Practice (20 credits)
• Independent Study (20 credits)
• Additional module options available.

Assessment:

• Varied assessment strategies focusing on application to practice.
• Use of portfolio development, practice proposals, reflective writings, annotated bibliographies, simulation events, games, seminar presentations, and self-directed contextual assignments.
• Tutor, peer, and self-assessment.

Teaching:

• Online touch point seminars for each module.
• Group work and independent learning.
• High engagement, supportive learning environment.
• Critical thinking and exploration of diverse knowledge sources encouraged.
• Staff with wide theoretical, practical, and research expertise.

Careers:

• Graduates pursue advanced specialist practice and leadership roles within their fields.

Other:

• The program aligns with the WHO Framework of ‘people-centered healthcare’.
• Links with the Royal College of Nursing and Sigma Global.
• Focus on contemporary, creative, and interactive learning approaches.
• Reputation for innovative curriculum design, supportive learning environment, and extensive online resources.