Healthcare Practice (Neonatal)

Entry requirements

This course is only open to overseas students who are already in the UK and working for the NHS. We are unable to sponsor a Student Route VISA for this course.

Entry requirements for this programme are in line with University policies on widening participation and equality of opportunity. Applicants should normally possess:

• A relevant first degree in health/social sciences

Or

• A professional registration to practice in health and/or social care or equivalent.

Applicants should have at least 12 months experience on a neonatal unit and be working a minimum of 23 hours per week clinically throughout the programme.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Advanced practice is built upon four pillars of practice: clinical practice, facilitating learning, leadership, and evidence, research, and development. This course will develop your professional practice in your workplace and the practice of others you work with to provide high quality care.

Responding to changes required in response to the 10-year NHS plan and the future needs of the population requires a workforce well prepared to provide practice and services that enhance the experience of service users. The generic nature of the course supports all students from a wide variety of professions and roles to apply learning to their individual circumstances and develop advanced professional practice.

Students that have applied for explicit pathways (Simulation or Neonatal) will be required to complete and pass specified modules within the MSc Healthcare Practice course which emphasises the need to develop advanced practice for quality healthcare provision for all people across the healthcare sector.

Responding to changes required in response to the 10-year NHS plan and the future needs of the population requires a workforce well prepared to provide practice and services that enhance the experience of service users.

Some priority areas have been identified for the local workforce and these have been included as identified pathways (Simulation or Neonatal). This will enable individuals working in specific roles to meet the requirements of their employers.

The MSc Healthcare Practice (Neonatal Pathway) is designed to be a flexible and responsive course, meeting the learning and development needs of all healthcare professionals. It is open to applicants who have at least 12 months experience on a neonatal unit and are working a minimum of 23 hours per week clinically throughout the programme.

Through critical analysis of theory, research, policy and legislation you will be supported to advance scholarship and practice. A culture of interprofessional collaboration will be fostered through the provision of opportunities to learn with, from and about others including service-users. Knowledge and skills gained could enhance your continuing development, improve your performance at work and benefit the organisations that you work for now and in the future.

It is open to both experienced and newly registered healthcare practitioners working in a range of roles and service contexts.

Information for international students

Canterbury Christ Church University welcomes applications from International Students. For more information please visit our website.

Fees and funding

For up to date fee and loan information please visit our website.