MSc Professional Practice in Health (Dissertation Top Up)

Modules Overview

Modules previously available as single modules are now incorporated into our Professional Practice in Health programme where they can be used to build an award or studied alone using a single refined application process.

Our module offering consists of a variety of clinical, leadership and management and research options, depending on your chosen programme route. You will be encouraged to build your award from our suite of core and option modules either towards a Post Graduate Certificate Professional Practice in Health / MSc Professional Practice in Health.  

There are no option modules for MSc Professional Practice in Health (Leadership and Management).  

The Post Graduate Certificate totals any 60 academic credits at level 7. The MSc award totals 180 academic credits at level 7, 60 of which must be achieved via dissertation.  

Your programme route will be in discussion with your workplace organisation and based on your future and anticipated career trajectory and interests. Advice will be available from the programme lead or personal tutor throughout the programme with flexibility and choice at the foundation of your selections.

Teaching Staff

Learning and teaching is delivered by experienced research active academics and clinicians, who hold international expertise and extensive clinical experience, emphasising a research rich approach which underpins programme content.

Members of module teams can be contacted to offer support as requested. The Programme Lead, Personal Tutor and Module Tutor are also available to offer guidance on academic development throughout the programme.

Facilities

During the induction period, you will have access to online sessions and materials which will identify expectations in relation to level 7 academic study highlighting details about the programme content and structure. This will include timetables, assessments policies, marking criteria and other key academic information.  

As part of the induction process you will also be guided to additional support available through the Library’s Skills Plus site, for areas including academic writing, referencing, critical review and writing, research techniques and methods, applied research, reflection and review.  

Each module is supported by Blackboard Ultra, each site includes all relevant information for assessment, online supported learning, power-point/Panopto presentations, e-lectures, reading lists, and relevant web links. The live online seminars will be accessed via Blackboard Ultra’s collaborate function.  

Northumbria University Libraries at both Coach Lane and City Campus have an extensive collection of material, both hard copy and electronic, access to international databases and study skills support which can be accessed here. Here at Northumbria University we also have a Graduate Futures Team who deliver a wide range of student support activities, which you will also be able to access. Their support can be found here.

An Academic Language Skills module is available to help those whose first language is not English, or who have no experience of studying in English in the UK. It is designed to enhance your study skills by assisting with understanding assessment briefs and by developing your language and communication skills in a UK university environment.  These skills will help you gain a higher level of achievement in written assignments, and help you prepare for presentations on your programme.  You will be provided with information on the Academic Language Skills at induction..

Facilities

Discover our Clinical Skills Centre and more

First person tour through the clinical skills facilities at Coach Lane Campus

Your Career

As a student in this programme, you are likely already employed within a healthcare setting.

These organisations, which invest in this programme to support ongoing workforce development, are assessing funding and employment needs to enhance workforce capabilities. This programme is designed to advance your role within the workforce, equipping you with both academic and clinical knowledge and skills. These enhanced competencies will prepare you to take full advantage of opportunities in emerging roles, and you’ll be encouraged to align with your employer’s organisational vision. 

With a strong emphasis on independent, authentic learning, teamwork, critical reflection, and self-awareness, in alignment with UDL principles this programme supports your growth in employability and leadership within the evolving landscape of healthcare practice. For those seeking further professional development, the programme also provides a pathway toward doctoral study, keeping you at the forefront of contemporary healthcare practice. 

In addition, Northumbria University students have exclusive access to the Graduate Futures Team with interactive resources to help explore career options, develop your CV, complete practice aptitude tests, undertake interview simulations and review e-learning resources on a wide range of career topics. Further information can be found here.