Postgraduate Taught Courses coming soon

Description

This new programme is aimed at the registered health care professional (NMC, HCPC, GPhC registrants) wishing to advance their clinical practice within the primary care setting. 

The programme will equip the student to undertake the role of advanced clinical practitioner within the primary care environment.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

The MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Primary Care) programme will consist of core modules which are aligned to the Welsh Framework for Advanced Practice.  

Students will be able to advance their own practice around clinical assessment, diagnostics, and patient management skills within the context of primary care.   

Modules will focus on the assessment and management of acute and chronic patient presentations which the primary care clinician will encounter daily.

Intended Start Date

September 2023

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Description

The MSc, PG Diploma and PGCert in Advanced Management (Complex Systems) are highly interdisciplinary pathways that combine theories and models from complex systems, socio-technical systems, and complexity theory. This innovative programme is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage complex systems effectively in various sectors including ICT, Engineering, cyber security, health, and care and others. The programme offers a unique blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications that are drawn from real-world case studies that exist within the faculties teaching resource.

The programme is structured around the key themes of complexity, resilience, and sustainability. You will learn about the principles of complexity theory and how it can be applied to real-world situations. You will also learn about the importance of socio-technical systems and how they are essential for managing complex systems effectively. The programme will cover a wide range of topics including network theory, system dynamics, agent-based modelling, and data analytics.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

You will have the opportunity to explore a range of real-world case studies drawn from public and private sector organizations. These case studies will highlight the importance of effective management of complex systems and the challenges that arise when dealing with these systems. You will develop your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities by working on complex and challenging projects.

Upon completion of the MSc Advanced Management (Complex Systems), you will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage complex systems effectively in various sectors. You will be able to apply the principles of complexity theory and socio-technical systems to solve complex problems and make effective decisions.

As a Complex Systems graduate, you will be highly sought after by public and private sector organizations for their ability to manage complex systems and their cross-sector applicability.

Intended Start Date

September 2024

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Description

Biomedical Science is the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to the support of the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions that affect peoples’ quality of life and it is a well-recognised, evidence inform and valued profession that encompasses a holistic and life-span approach to the provision of diagnostic, assessment and support of interventions.

This course will explore the fundamental principles and context of Biomedical Science within the context of diagnositic and investigative medical science within healthcare and life sciences.

This course explore and develop your understanding of biomedical sciences that would be inclusive of enhancing the organisation of the healthcare & life science sector, whilst supporting the development of professional practice skills and an opportunity to expore one of four specialist areas of biomedical science.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

The PgCert in Applied Biomedical Sciences uses a blended learning approach that incorporates on-campus teaching and online learning resources.

There three of core topic areas covered in the programme:

• Fundamentals of Biomedical Science
• Practice Development in Healthcare and Life Sciences
• Specialist areas of Biomedical Sciences: Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Microbiology or Cellular & Molecular Pathology *
* Dependant upon availability of these modules

Intended Start Date

Sept21 & Jan22

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Description

Biomedical Science is the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to the support of the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions that affect peoples’ quality of life and it is a well-recognised, evidence inform and valued profession that encompasses a holistic and life-span approach to the provision of diagnostic, assessment and intervention.

This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of Cellular and Molecular Pathology within the context of diagnositic and investigative discipline of Biomedical Science using a blended and integrated learning approach that utilises a mix of on-campus teaching and online learning approaches. This innovative approach would further support the development of your learning experience alongside the development of key practical laboratory skills.

This course will be designed to provide you an challenging academic experience that is geared towards you developing a career in Biomedical Sciences and Life Science sectors.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

There are number of topic areas covered within the programme that allow you to develop and enhance your specialist knowledge of cellular pathology via the study and investigation of the various approaches that allow for the microscopic examination of normal and abnormal cells (cytopathology), and tissues (histopathology) for indicators of disease, such as:

• Research and Innovation
• Fundamentals of Biomedical Science (covering Good Laboratuory Practice, Diagnositcs, Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Immunology, Haematology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Novel approaches and technologies in biomedical science)
• Professional Practice Development
• Cancer Genetics
• Nanomedicine and Therapeutics
• Cellular Pathology (covering the gross structure and function of normal cells and tissues, exploring the structural changes that may occur in disease, reproductive science, and diagnostic visualisation and imaging techniques)
• Research Dissertation or Professional Practice Development Portfolio*

* Dependant upon availability of these modules and your previous or current employment experience in Biomedical Science

Intended Start Date

September 2023

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Description

Biomedical Science is the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to the support of the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions that affect peoples’ quality of life and it is a well-recognised, evidence inform and valued profession that encompasses a holistic and life-span approach to the provision of diagnostic, assessment and intervention.

This course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of Clinical Genetics within the context of the diagnositic and investigative discipline of Biomedical Science using a blended and integrated learning approach that utilises a mix of on-campus teaching and online learning approaches. This innovative approach would further support the development of your learning experience alongside the development of key practical laboratory skills.

This course will be designed to provide you an challenging academic experience that is geared towards you developing a career in Biomedical Sciences and Life Science sectors.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

There are number of topic areas covered within the programme that allow you to develop and enhance your specialist knowledge of clinical genetics via the study and exploration of processes involved in the identification of genetic mutations and polymorphisms and their influence on disease processes, such as:

• Research and Innovation
• Fundamentals of Biomedical Science (covering Good Laboratuory Practice, Diagnositcs, Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Immunology, Haematology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Novel approaches and technologies in biomedical science)
• Professional Practice Development
• Human Genetics and Genomics
• Clinical Genetics (covering genomics, proteomics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, personalised medicine, genetic testing for screening, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease and consideration of the associated ethical issues)
• Research Dissertation or Professional Practice Development Portfolio*

* Dependant upon availability of these modules and your previous or current employment experience in Biomedical Science

Intended Start Date

September 2023

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Description

Biomedical Science is the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to the support of the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions that affect peoples’ quality of life and it is a well-recognised, evidence inform and valued profession that encompasses a holistic and life-span approach to the provision of diagnostic, assessment and intervention.

This 2 year part-time only MSc course would be specifically for registered Biomedical Scientists, to support their continued professional development that is aligned to the requirements for career progression and to enhace their Biomedical Practice.

It will be delivered in a blended approach using an integrated approach of on campus teaching (depending on module selection) and online distance learning practice. This innovative approach would further support the development of your learning experience alongside your continued practice.

This course will explore the fundamential aspects of Professional Practice Development via the integration of a reflective practice approach, application of research into practice, innovation, leadership and mentorship.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

The PGDip and MSc Biomedical Science (Professional Practice) uses a blended learning approach that incorporates on-campus teaching and online learning resources.

There three of core topic areas covered in the programme:

• Research and Innovation
• Biomedical Science Practice in Healthcare and Life Sciences
• Professional Practice Development.

There are also a number of options available to your choose from to ensure you have opportunities to have a learning experience that is supportive of your role, areas of interest and career, such as:

• Leadership in Practice
• Mentorship and Supervision
• Critical Apprasial and Evaluation
• Data Analysis
• Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Microbiology or Cellular & Molecular Pathology *
• Research Dissertation or Professional Practice Development Portfolio

* Dependant upon availability of these modules

Intended Start Date

September 2023

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Description

This programme has been developed to support adult critical care nurses undertaking the Critical Care Network National Nurse Leads ‘National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care’.

This programme has been aligned to facilitate the successful completion of Step 2 and Step 3 competencies. Students will be working in a critical care environment and will be taught advanced assessment and management of the critically ill adult alongside leadership, ethical and legal dimensions of critical care and evidence-based practice.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

Care of the critically ill adult, bioscience, anatomy and physiology, advanced assessment, teaching and learning. leadership, ethics and law, pharmacology, evidence-based practice and professionalism.

Intended Start Date

September 2023

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Description

This programme will provide students with an ethically, empirically, and ethically based MSc programme focused on the area of Sport Psychology. Specifically, through a combination of research, theory, and practical insights this programme will provide students with pertinent and contemporary insights to be come an effective scientist-practitioner within the field of Sport Psychology. Students will engage with a range of topics across the eight core competencies of psychology, ranging from social and cognitive psychology to developmental psychology. A strong emphasis will be placed on providing students with guidance and insight regarding working as an applied practitioner within this field.

Topics Likely To Be Covered

Within the context of sport, the following topics and areas will be covered:

• Psychological Skills and Wellbeing
• Individual Differences
• Social Processes
• Developmental Processes
• Cognitive Processes
• Professional Practice
• Participation and Wellbeing
• Research and Research Methods

Intended Start Date

September 2024

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