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Department for Health, Programme Catalogue 2015/16


THHL-APM02: MSc Primary Care

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PRIMARY CARE

Mode of attendance: Part-time


Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-CPD assessment regulations: assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 17 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - no specific semester: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
HL50168 Evidenced-based practice in primary care 6 Credits
HL50174 Primary care practice enquiry (12 credit) 12 Credits
HL50175 Implementing change in primary care 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 36 credits from the following list:
HL50071 Exercise physiology 6 Credits
HL50072 The psychology of sport and exercise 6 Credits
HL50111 Sports injuries and rehabilitation 12 Credits
HL50120 Communication 6 Credits
HL50121 Consumer health informatics 6 Credits
HL50122 Knowledge and information management 6 Credits
HL50123 Learning and teaching in healthcare 6 Credits
HL50157 Exercise for health 6 Credits
HL50173 Primary care practice enquiry (6 credits) 6 Credits
HL50177 Common musculoskeletal conditions in primary care 12 Credits
HL50178 Advanced musculoskeletal medicine for primary care 12 Credits
HL50181 Introduction to learning and teaching in primary care 6 Credits
XX50194 Tobacco control in practice 6 Credits

Modular - no specific semester: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
HL50077 Research project design 6 Credits
HL50176 Primary care research project 24 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.