Clinical Primary and Community Care MSc/PG Diploma/PG Certificate

Summary

This programme is suitable for doctors, nurses and any other health care professionals aiming to acquire specialised skills and qualifications in primary and community care; for example covering all dimensions required in line with the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework.

Key facts

Type of Course: Taught

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 5 years flexible. Tuition will mostly be in blocks of one week.

Start date: October. The application deadline is the end of July however late applications may be considered if places are still available.

Entry requirements

A relevant first degree or equivalent professional qualification
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International students
 We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements

Standard English language requirements apply

IELTS - 7.0. overall with no less than 6.5 in any band.

TOEFL - Internet based 100 overall with no less than 23 in any band.

Contact details

Programme Lead
Dr Ellen Murray
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3761
Email: e.t.murray@bham.ac.uk

Programme Administrator
Amy Partleton
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 2677
Email: cpcc@contacts.bham.ac.uk

How to apply

When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages

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Fees and funding

2012/13 fees
UK/EU students
 MSc £4950 / PG Dip £3300 / PG Cert £1650

Overseas
 Full-time £16,200

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Scholarships and studentships 
 Scholarships may be available. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

For further information contact the School directly or email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Programme overview

The programme is aimed at providing health care professional, with skills and academic requirements for specialist clinical practice within the community as well as research skills and health service evaluation.

The programme is unique in that it combines both academic and clinical aspects of community and primary care and, as such, would provide a clinically applicable higher level of academic achievement. The clinical modules will offer academic and professional accreditation with bodies such as the British Cardiac Society.

Related links

School of Health and Population Sciences website: www.haps.bham.ac.uk

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Modules

This is a modular programme with teaching methods including formal lectures, group work, case studies and practical workshops. Please note that modules will only be run if a viable number of students enrol.

Compulsory Modules

All of the modules listed below can be taken as stand alone short courses if required. To apply in this way, please contact Amy Partleton, Programme Administrator, on +44 (0) 121 414 2677 or at cpcc@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

Optional Modules (up to a total of 80 credits)

Clinical Modules - select up to 3 modules from this list

Non-clinical modules - select up to 2 modules from this list

Assessment

Assessment on the Clinical Primary and Community Care Masters programme include: MCQ exams, case studies and assessment in practice.