Northumbria University

Overview

The Health and Social Practice (Clinical) programme at Northumbria University is tailored for healthcare practitioners aiming to enhance their clinical expertise and professional decision-making skills while maintaining their current roles. This flexible programme allows for a personalized learning experience, focusing on evidence-based practices and applied research that are pertinent to real-world scenarios.

What you'll study

This programme emphasizes the development of critical evaluation skills and research synthesis. Students will engage in an extended project that showcases their capability to undertake primary, secondary, or practice-based research relevant to their professional environment.

Indicative module themes include:

• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Managing Pain and Symptoms in Advanced Disease
• History Taking and Clinical Skills in Primary Care
• Pre-hospital, Critical and Post-operative Care for Perioperative Practitioners
• Inter-professional Collaboration, Support, and Supervision for Perioperative Practice
• Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence/Abuse
• Safeguarding Adults, Young People and Children
• Enhanced Phases of Peri-operative Practice

The extended project requires students to select a topic that aligns with their professional practice and development needs, enabling them to apply their research skills in a meaningful way.

Entry requirements

Applicants are typically required to have a Lower Second Class degree or its equivalent. It is advisable to check the programme website for specific admission criteria and any additional requirements that may apply.

Career prospects