Swansea University 2022 Postgraduate Prospectus

MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

or above) and evidence of recent academic study and/or Continuous Professional Development. You should be employed within the health and social care sector with a minimum of two years’ experience and possession of a relevant professional portfolio. Please note: This programme is not open to international applicants. HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT MSc FT PT If you are currently working in a health-related management role and want to build on your experience or are looking to develop your career in this area, this programme will give you the perfect grounding. You will learn how to plan and deliver service improvements, manage change, work with others to achieve organisational goals, communicate effectively, and make the best use of resources. Throughout your studies, you will gain leadership tools that can be applied in a wide variety of healthcare and related management roles. Core modules typically include: • Dissertation • Evidence and Research for Health Care Management • Organising Health Care • Politics and Policies • Social, Cultural and Economic Context of Health • Theory and Practice of Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Optional specialist modules typically include: • Economic Evaluation in Health Care • Foundations in Public Health and Primary Health Care • Quality Improvement • Psychology of Healthcare Management

support the translation of theoretical learning into practice.

Entry requirements You should have a UK 2:2 degree from a recognised university or awarding body, or its equivalent. Professional qualifications in a relevant field or at least two year's relevant work experience will also be considered. HEALTHCARE PRACTICE PGDip/MSc PT The MSc Healthcare Practice is aimed at qualified and registered health care professionals who wish to undertake continuing professional development. This flexible programme has a student-centred approach and students will have access to a wide range of CPD modules which will enable them to build their qualification around their professional needs, personal interests and career aspirations. The programme will build on students’ current knowledge, experience and skills, enabling them to identify and implement improved ways of working that will have a positive impact on patient care. Core modules typically include: •  Foundations in Research • Quality Improvement • Management and Leadership • Evidence Based Practice Project Professional Body e.g. NMC, HCPC or GPhC and 3 years current clinical experience and a minimum 2:1 honors degree. Students without an undergraduate degree must demonstrate achievement of 120 credits at level 6. Matriculation will be considered for mature students with evidence of recent successful academic study. Students must be working in healthcare environments that will Entry Requirements Applicants must have current registration with a relevant

LONG TERM AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS MANAGEMENT MSc FT PT

This programme will equip you with the knowledge and experience to understand the needs of people living with and affected by long-term and chronic conditions and to design and manage health and care services accordingly. Your studies will take a multi-disciplinary approach with collaboration encouraged across the various professions involved in long-term and chronic condition management. Core modules typically include: • Dissertation • Foundations in Health Promotion • Theory and Practice of Long Term and Chronic Conditions Management Specialist optional modules include: • Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Long Term Chronic Conditions Management • Chronic Condition Management: Diabetes • Chronic or Persistent Pain Management • The Management of Parkinson's Disease-Related Conditions Entry requirements You should hold an appropriate degree or its equivalent from an approved UK institution (preferably 2:1 or above) with evidence of recent academic study. You may also hold a professional qualification and a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience and responsibilities. • Foundations in Research • Health Psychology of Long Term and Chronic Illness • Social Aspects of Long Term and Chronic Illness

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