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2011/12 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Nursing (Mental Health) with Registration

Programme code:MSC-NUR-M10UCAS code:
Duration:36 Months Method of Attendance: Part Time
Programme manager:Paula Holt Contact address:p.holt@leeds.ac.uk

Due to the credit load per year balance this programmes is reported as Part-time, however, Full-time attendance of the course is compulsory.

There will be no direct recruitment to a part time programme, however there is recognition that some students may require a part time route that does not require attendance five days per week. This maybe due to family, personal and financial issues especially as the majority of these students will be older than the typical undergraduate students.

The first year of the programme is complex due to the different entry points and a part time route through this is not feasible. Part time programmes would therefore consist of an additional four years to complete the second and third year of the full time programmes. The total length of the part time programmes would be five years. This complies with the NMC requirements and the maximum seven year completion rule for part time programmes.

Total credits: 190

Entry requirements:

Applicants for the MSc Nursing will be selected on an individual basis following interview and will normally have the following entry criteria. This entry criteria exceeds the minimum university standards as applicants also have to meet the entry requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council:

- Graduates with normally a 2:1 or above degree in any subject
- Graduates who hold a health related degree such as BSc (Hons) Psychology, Health Studies, Sociology; normally 2:1 or above in which physiology, psychology or social sciences form a significant element of the curriculum. These students may be eligible to study via an accelerated route subject to Individual Programmes Panel (IPP) approval.

- GCSE English or an IELTS score of 7.0 or above or equivalent
- Maths grade C or above or equivalent
- Evidence of recent study normally within the last five years.
- Two satisfactory references; one of which must be an academic reference.
- Satisfactory CRB enhanced clearance and occupational health clearance.
- Meet the requirements of the School of Healthcare IPP panel for accreditation of prior learning.

Also demonstrate either in their application form or during selection process:
- Motivation and insight into the role of the nurse in relation to the chosen branch of nursing.
- Self motivation, organisation and ability/commitment to manage a demanding academic and practice placement workload.
- Preferred evidence of relevant practice experience for example working as a healthcare assistant or undertaking voluntary work in a related area of clinical practice.

- Students wishing to gain a second registration at Masters level will be able to access the required branch programme with the above entry requirements AND evidence of entry onto Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery register in another branch.

- Students with a health-related degree will be processed through the School of Healthcare IPP to acknowledge relevant prior learning and in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Healthcare

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Healthcare Board of Examiners

Programme specification:

Programme Aims

At the end of the programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- clearly demonstrate via different assessment processes an in-depth, extended and specialist knowledge of nursing practice applied to children, adults and their significant others;
- critically analyse, implement and evaluate the role of health promotion and how this contributes to the changing health needs of society;
- deliver safe, skilled, responsive, contemporary and high quality care which is underpinned by a robust evidence base and takes into account local, national and international policy developments and current legislation;
- demonstrate mastery of techniques relevant to the chosen branch of nursing;
- articulate an advanced understanding and mastery of the skills required to critically analyse and evaluate knowledge and evidence related to the chosen area of nursing practice;
- evince an in-depth evaluation of the different research paradigms and how they contribute to the expanding body of nursing knowledge;
- display proven critical ability and advanced understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship or area of specific interest within the broader discipline of nursing;
- demonstrate sound professional judgement and advanced problem solving skills that are underpinned by an in-depth and broad knowledge base of nursing.;
- exercise initiative, personal responsibility and decision making skills in a variety of complex and unpredictable situations;
- effectively articulate and demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to critically identify and evaluate difference, manage diversity and promote equality within the nursing domain;
- deliver safe, skilled and responsive care to the family, significant others and service users and carers in a range of health care settings;
- demonstrate an understanding and the ability to learn and work within an inter-professional, inter-disciplinary environment;
- develop, reflect upon and independently evaluate strategies to meet the students own learning needs, including continuous professional development;
- demonstrate achievement of the Nursing and Midwifery Council proficiencies for entry to the professional register;


Distinctiveness of the programme

Currently there is a very limited number of programmes nationally and none locally which lead to registration on the NMC professional register but also offer the opportunity for graduates to advance on their academic skills from undergraduate to masters level. This is achieved through a menu of modules which have a strong clinical focus and application of theory to practice. Students undergo a range of clinical experiences to reflect primary, secondary and tertiary settings, thus equipping them to become effective novice nurses but with an accelerated framework for personal and professional development in the future.
The MSc/Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing is a three year programme consisting of a twelve month Common Foundation Programme (2 x level 3 module) and a twenty four month Branch Programme (7 x level M modules). Students will be supernumerary throughout the programme and normally in receipt of an NHS non-means tested bursary.

The programme consists of at least 2300 hours of theory and 2300 hours of practice over the three years.

There will be equal value placed on theory and practice however, there will be an emphasis on learning taking place in the clinical settings. This is achieved by an accent on early exposure to clinical practice alongside the acquisition of clinical competencies in line with the recommendations in Fitness for Practice (UKCC 1999) and Making a Difference (DoH 1999).

Students will be supported in practice via a close working relationship between the student, clinical and University staff as mentioned previously. This will occur via subject specific lecturers who will be utilised to support students through clinically focused s em inars and individual guidance. Identified mentors will support and assess the student throughout the placements.

The two programmes are designed to have outcomes that are reflected in the students' advanced cognitive skills coupled with the ability to apply the knowledge and skills to nursing practice through peer teaching. These students will also be prepared to use an evidence based approach to care provision early within their careers. At the point of registration these students will be novice practitioners and will follow the same career pathway as other nurses, however, it is envisaged that they will have the capacity to develop and move forward more rapidly towards becoming a skilled practitioner

Use will be made of existing modules within the School to facilitate student integration with qualified and pre-registration members from other professions enabling a sharing of knowledge and resource efficiency. The majority of assessments for each of the modules will be sufficiently broad enough to meet the learning outcomes for the module yet allow the students to focus on an area of particular interest. Students will also be given the opportunity to identify a particular area of practice where they would like to spend their 12 week consolidation placement. This may be a specialism related to their branch that they have not directly experienced previously, or an area they have previously been allocated where they would like to gain further knowledge, skills and experience.

There is a part time route available. There will be no direct recruitment to a part time programme, however there is recognition that some students may require a part time route that does not require attendance five days per week. This maybe due to family, personal and financial issues especially as the majority of these students will be older than the typical undergraduate students. The first year of the programme is complex due to the different entry points and a part time route through this is not feasible. Part time programmes would therefore consist of an additional four years to complete the second and third year of the full time programmes. The total length of the part time programmes would be five years. This complies with the NMC requirements and the maximum seven year completion rule for part time programmes.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

HECS3247Introduction to Nursing Theory and Practice for Graduates20 credits1 Mar to 31 Aug
HECS3252Learning and Working Together as Graduates20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

*Students entering the programme with a health-related degree will be exempted from module HECS3252.


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

HECS5152MDissertation45 credits1 Jun to 30 Jun (13mth), 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth), 1 Sep to 30 Jun(Adv pre 2223)
HECS5227MIntroducing Fields of Practice15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan), 1 Sep to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223)
HECS5228MDeveloping Fields of Practice30 credits1 Jan to 31 Aug
HECS5231MCounselling and Psychological Interventions15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
IOFN5004MResearch Methods15 credits1 Mar to 31 May, 1 Sep to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223), 01 Oct to 31 Dec


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

DONE5006MHealth Needs Assessment15 credits1 Jun to 31 Jan, 1 May to 31 Dec, 1 Sep to 30 Jun(Adv pre 2223)
HECS5229MPreparing for Registration15 creditsSep to Aug, 1 Sep to 30 Jun(Adv pre 2223)

Last updated: 13/02/2012

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