Swansea University 2022 Postgraduate Prospectus

or an approved equivalent and occupational health clearance. NURSING PRE-REGISTRATION (MENTAL HEALTH) MSc

and character references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, or an approved equivalent and occupational health clearance. PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION PGDip/MSc FT PT This programme will enable you to gain the knowledge and insight necessary to achieve change and influence health policy at all levels. You will study the historical background, current developments, and potential future directions of public health and health promotion, alongside key theoretical and philosophical perspectives. Your research and analytical skills will be honed as you assess the evidence base for public health interventions, while an observation placement will give you valuable experience in real-life application of health promotion theory. The course is mapped to the National Occupational Standards and Public Health Career Framework. On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for registered practitioner and/or specialist status with the UK Public Health Register. Core modules typically include: • Dissertation • Foundations in Health Promotion • Foundations in Research • Health Protection • Management and Leadership for Public Health Practice • Nutrition for Public Health Improvement • Public Health Ethics • Public Health Evidence and Epidemiology • Public Health Practice Entry requirements You should hold a relevant degree at 2:1 or above. Alternatively you should have an equivalent recognised qualification and/or 2 years of relevant employment, with evidence of educational/professional achievements.

or an approved equivalent and occupational health clearance. NURSING PRE-REGISTRATION (CHILD) MSc

Designed for non-registered healthcare practitioners, this two-year programme will give you the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career in this essential profession. You will learn about the holistic health and wellbeing needs of children, young people, and their families. As you progress, you will develop the professional skills to provide high quality, evidence-based nursing care and health protection measures in a range of clinical and community settings, often working as part of a multi- disciplinary team across the health and social care sectors. Core modules typically include: • Acute and Unscheduled Nursing Care • Care of the Child and Young Person with Complex Needs • Dissertation • The Essentials of Nursing • Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research • Leadership, Management and This MSc course is pre-registration only. It is not suitable for registered nurses. This programme is open to graduates with a 2:2 honours degree or above and a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English/ Welsh. You will be required to demonstrate the achievement of 750 hours of relevant clinical practice, working in health related environments, such as care homes, hospitals, community or homecare. Any offer made is conditional, subject to evidence of recent study (within the last 5 years), satisfactory academic and character references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Decision Making in Service Evaluation and Improvement • Promoting Health and Preventing Illness Entry requirements

Designed for non-registered healthcare practitioners, this two-year programme will give you the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career in this essential profession. You will learn to provide high quality, compassionate nursing care for improving mental health and wellbeing. During the course you will improve the care and treatment of people using mental health services, their carers and their families. As you progress, you will develop keen interpersonal and communication skills to prepare you for working as part of a team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, community workers and occupational therapists. Core modules typically include: • Acute and Unscheduled Nursing Care • Care of the Person with Complex Mental Health Needs • Dissertation • The Essentials of Nursing • Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research • Leadership, Management and This MSc course is pre-registration only. It is not suitable for registered nurses. This programme is open to graduates with a 2:2 honours degree or above and a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English/ Welsh. You will be required to demonstrate the achievement of 750 hours of relevant clinical practice, working in health related environments, such as care homes, hospitals, community or homecare. Any offer made is conditional, subject to evidence of recent study (within the last 5 years), satisfactory academic Decision Making in Service Evaluation and Improvement • Promoting Health and Preventing Illness Entry requirements

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