Nursing: Children’s Palliative Care/Complex Care (MSc/PDip)

Program Overview

The Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Children’s Palliative/Complex Care) is facilitated by both the teaching teams at University of Galway and UCD. The programme designed for Registered Nurses working with children and adolescents with complex or life limiting conditions. The programme aims to provide students with the necessary in-depth evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies to provide quality care to highly dependent children as they live with life-limiting illness and may face the end-of-life.

Program Outline

Fire Scene Investigation MSc - Postgraduate - UCLan

Degree Overview:

This MSc program in Fire Scene Investigation is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to investigate the cause and origin of fires. The program utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach, combining scientific principles with research methodology.

Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of fire science principles, including fuels, ignition sources, and fire behavior in buildings.
• Gain expertise in fire modeling and dynamics, as well as hypothesis testing.
• Master the techniques of evidence collection, preservation, and presentation in fire scene investigations.
• Conduct independent research and contribute to the field of fire science through a dissertation project.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• Duration: 1 year (full-time)
• Delivery: In-person
• Start Date: September 2024

Modules:

Year 1 (Compulsory Modules):

• Fires in Buildings (FV4001): This module introduces fundamental principles of fires in buildings, including fire/smoke mechanisms, fire development in enclosures and buildings, and fire safety design.
It aims to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (FV4003): This module provides a foundation in numerical studies and fluid flows, including multiphase and reacting flows and combustion.
Students develop numerical programming skills and computational techniques for solving complex fluid dynamics problems.
• Accidents and Catastrophes (FV4101): This module explores accidents and catastrophe phenomena, their societal impact, and disaster and emergency planning.
Students develop analytical and investigative skills applicable to these events.
• Practical Fire Investigation (FV4104): This module equips students with the practical skills to conduct fire scene investigations, including safety procedures, scene preservation, evidence collection, and presentation.
• Research Methods (FV4601): This module introduces the fundamentals of research methodology, reinforced through practical exercises.
It prepares students for the Dissertation module.
• Fire Science Dissertation (FV4901): Students conduct independent research and present a critical account of their work.
They undertake a theoretical, computational, experimental, or investigative analysis, or a combination thereof. This module develops research, communication, and evaluation skills.
• The Expert Witness in the Legal Process (FZ4002): This module introduces the skills of an expert scientific witness, including relevant law and procedure.
Students develop the ability to present court evidence, prepare reports, and appear as an expert witness.
• Forensic Analysis (FZ4501): This module covers the principles and applications of chemical analysis in forensic science, including sample collection, transport, and storage for evidence use.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Coursework, unseen examinations.
Their expertise and areas of specialization are outlined.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates are well-prepared for roles in fire investigation teams, forensic science laboratories, and fraud departments in government or private organizations.
• Opportunities: The program provides opportunities for professional placements and industry-based projects.
• Outcomes: Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in fire investigation, forensic science, and related fields.

Other:

• Accreditations: The program is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) and recognized by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Industry Links: The program has strong links with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and their Training Centre.
• Facilities: Students benefit from the new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), which includes purpose-built fire laboratories, computational fluid dynamics facilities, and analytical and material characterization facilities.
• Unique Access: Students have unique access to Washington Hall, the UK's international fire, training, and development center.

2024/25 UK Full-time £9,000 per year Part-time £1,000 per 20 credits International Full-time £16,900 per year