Program Overview
This Master's in Neuroscience Care prepares healthcare professionals for advanced roles in clinical practice, education, and consulting. The program emphasizes evidence-based care, research skills, and leadership and management capabilities. Graduates will be equipped to provide specialized and innovative care to patients with neurological conditions in various healthcare settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This master's course in neuroscience care is designed for qualified healthcare professionals. It prepares students for roles as nurse specialists, consultants, or educators in various healthcare settings. The program aims to:
- Provide a stepping stone to more advanced roles and senior positions.
- Enhance strategic leadership, management, and communication skills.
- Equip students to conduct research projects, laying the foundation for future research work and evidence-based practice.
Outline:
The program offers a flexible approach to module selection, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals and personal commitments.
- Evidence-based neuroscience care (20 credits): This module focuses on the application of evidence-based practice in neuroscience care. Students will learn how to critically appraise research, develop evidence-based clinical guidelines, and implement evidence-based interventions.
- Applied pathophysiology and pharmacology (20 credits): This module explores the pathophysiology of common neurological disorders and the pharmacological principles of drug therapy for these conditions. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of action, side effects, and interactions of medications used in neuroscience care.
- Research in health and social care (20 credits): This module introduces students to the principles of research methodology in health and social care. Students will learn about different research designs, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques.
- Innovation for excellence: leading service change (20 credits): This module focuses on the principles of leadership and service improvement in healthcare. Students will learn about different models of leadership, quality improvement methodologies, and the role of innovation in healthcare.
- Dissertation / project / writing for publication (60 / 40 credits): Students can choose to complete a 60-credit dissertation or a 40-credit project. The dissertation option requires students to conduct an independent research project, while the project option involves a more applied research project. The writing for publication module focuses on developing the skills needed to write and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Essays: Students will be required to write essays on a variety of topics related to neuroscience care.
- Presentations: Students will present their research findings or clinical case studies to their peers and faculty.
- Case studies: Students will analyze and discuss real-life clinical scenarios related to neuroscience care.
- Reflective journals: Students will reflect on their learning experiences and clinical practice.
- Dissertation/project: Students will complete a dissertation or project that demonstrates their ability to conduct independent research or apply their knowledge to a real-world problem.
Teaching:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures: Lectures provide students with a foundation in the theoretical knowledge of neuroscience care.
- Seminars: Seminars provide students with the opportunity to discuss and debate key concepts in neuroscience care.
- Tutorials: Tutorials provide students with individualized support and guidance on their learning.
- Clinical placements: Students will gain practical experience in neuroscience care settings, working under the supervision of experienced nurses.
- Blended learning: The program incorporates online learning activities, such as online forums, quizzes, and video lectures, to supplement face-to-face sessions.
Careers:
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be equipped to progress in their careers and work in neuroscience care settings as clinical experts. They will be able to:
- Gain a sound systematic knowledge of pathophysiology and medical sciences as applied to neuroscience nursing.
- Apply in-depth critical thinking skills in making evidence-based clinical decisions.
- Act as role models in advancing critical care through academic and practice skills.
- Select effective communication strategies with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Respond to the changing demands of healthcare practice and promote the health and well-being of patients with neurological problems.
Other:
- The program is offered part-time, allowing students to complete their studies within 3-6 years.
- Students on this course could be eligible to receive a non-repayable amount of up to £11,000 per academic year with the NHS Learning Support Fund.
- LSBU Nursing & Midwifery graduates are the highest paid amongst all London Modern university graduates, and fifth highest in the UK one year after graduating (DfE LEO data 2022).
- Ranked 2nd amongst London competitors for Graduate Prospects in Nursing (Complete University Guide 2023).
- Ranked 3rd in London overall for Nursing (Guardian League Table 2023).
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Part-time part-time year 1 year 2 year 3 MSc in Nursing (Neuroscience Care) (Top Up) (PT) - Year 1 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £3855 International fee: £5966.67 AOS/LSBU code: 5117 Session code: 1PS00 Total course fee: UK: £10868 International: £17900 MSc in Nursing (Neuroscience Care) (Top Up) (PT) - Year 2 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £3855 International fee: £5966.67 AOS/LSBU code: 5117 Session code: 2PS00 Total course fee: UK: £10868 International: £17900 MSc in Nursing (Neuroscience Care) (Top Up) (PT) - Year 3 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £3158 International fee: £5966.67 AOS/LSBU code: 5117 Session code: 3PS00 Total course fee: UK: £10868 International: £17900
