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Research Degrees - MSc MPhil PhD
The Department welcomes approaches from potential students who are interested in further study towards a research degree and who have ideas for research projects. Prospective students can look at our Research Pages to explore current studies being undertaken by staff in the Department.
Taught Courses - MSc in Primary Care
Introduction
The Scottish M.Sc. in Primary Care is a multi-professional programme delivered in collaboration by several different universities in Scotland. There are 3 compulsory core courses (60 credits) to achieve common learning outcomes, followed by a wide choice of elective courses (another 60 credits) and then a thesis (another 60 credits) on an agreed topic. The degree programme is based in the Centre of Academic Primary Care, within the School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Aberdeen. Study is available on an individual course basis, with further achievement recognised at Certificate in Primary Care, Diploma in Primary Care, and M Sc in Primary Care levels.
Programme Co-ordinator
Dr George Shirriffs (Clinical Senior Lecturer) who is the programme co-ordinator, and also a tutor on the core course "Working Together Creatively", will continue to provide educational support for M Sc students throughout their studies and must discuss and approve choices of elective courses. Individual course tutors will provide academic supervision on their own courses. All theses will be supervised by a member of staff from CAPC.
Structure and Content
The full programme is available at the University of Aberdeen where the core consists of 3 courses (each 20 credits) comprising "Working Together Creatively", "Ethics in Practice" and "Evidence Based Practice", all assessed by submission of essays. These courses have their own individual learning outcomes that include the core programme outcomes concerning Self Awareness, Leadfership, Policy & Systems, and Evidence Based Practice.
Core Learning Outcomes for Students
Elective Courses
There are a wide range of elective courses available both in the Centre of Academic Primary Care and from other M Sc programmes at the University of Aberdeen as well as from other universities in Scotland involved in the Scottish M Sc in Primary Care collaboration. These courses also offer a wide variety of different methods of delivery. The choice of elective courses will usually involve some study of research methods. In certain circumstances a uni-professional course from other institutions may be included in your programme of study by agreement. Your academic supervisor (Dr. Shirriffs) will discuss options with you and approve suitable courses.
Who Can Apply?
Any health professional with a degree or equivalent qualification and at least two years experience in a professional role.
Duration?
Both part-time (normally 3-5 years) and full-time study options are available.
How Much Does It Cost?
Tuition fees vary depending on courses studied. For current tuition fees please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/registry.tuitionfees
Contacts
Enquiries about study on any of the courses in this programme at the University of Aberdeen should be made to the Programme Co-ordinator who will be happy to discuss this on an individual basis.
Dr. George Shirriffs g.shirriffs@abdn.ac.uk
Ms. Helen Robertson (Secretary) h.d.robertson@abdn.ac.uk
Tel: 01224 553205
http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/pcmsc
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Page last updated: Tuesday, 11-Nov-2008 17:22:25 GMT
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