Location
United Kingdom
Study Format
On Campus
Course language
English
Study Fields
Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Health Administration
Duration
1 Year
Academic pace
Full Time, Part-time
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Tuition Fee
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Location
United Kingdom
Study Format
On Campus
Course language
English
Study Fields
Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Health Administration
Duration
1 Year
Academic pace
Full Time, Part-time
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Tuition Fee
Request info
The course offers a varied and flexible programme of practical and academic study. You may complete a 'personalised award' (PDF) in which you self-select modules of study or a specific pathway that allows the exploration of specialist areas of practice; including the development of advanced skills in autonomous practice. This qualification is awarded by St George's, University of London and delivered by the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, a partnership between Kingston University and St George's.
The course offers a varied and flexible programme of practical and academic study. Students complete a personalised award in which they self-select modules of study or a specific pathway that allows the exploration of specialist areas of practice, like the development of advanced skills in autonomous practice. There is provision for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), depending upon the choice of study route followed, and a flexible framework offering interim awards (postgraduate certificates and diplomas) as well as a full MSc. All routes include compulsory research modules.
Compulsory core modules
You may choose to complete a traditional research project, work-based project or a systematic review of your dissertation. This offers flexibility and allows you to undertake a dissertation which will have meaning and relevance to your particular professional circumstances.
Specialist/option modules All named pathways include at least one specialist compulsory module. Most also include self-selected option modules:
Most modules are available on a free-standing basis. You may choose further option modules from the full range of postgraduate courses offered by Kingston and St George’s. This allows you to build a personalised programme of study to meet your specific development needs.
Teaching is delivered using a variety of methods including:
The course director and pathway leaders oversee all aspects of student learning and assessment and provide individualised guidance with study planning. You will also have a personal tutor who oversees your progress through the course. You are also allocated a research supervisor to support you through the research methods module and dissertation and there is a learning support lecturer who can provide one-to-one help with academic writing skills.
Students are assessed using:
Standard entry requirements
Module-specific requirements will apply to some modules.
Non-standard entry Applications will also be considered from applicants who can demonstrate the following:
Candidates with non-standard qualifications will be asked to complete a short qualifying essay and may be required to submit supplementary details (e.g. transcripts).
Advanced Practice and Advanced Practice in Clinical Cancer Care route In addition to the above academic requirements, you will be required to:
normally be employed in a senior healthcare role and be working in a practice setting which enables the achievement of the specialist module outcomes /advanced practice competencies (DH, 2010) If you meet these requirements you will be invited to attend an interview to confirm you are in an appropriate role which supports the achievement of the advanced practice learning outcomes and assessments.
English language criteria If your native language is not English, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. English language tests are valid for only two years, as English language ability changes from year to year. If you've completed a test which is now considered out of date, you may be required to complete another, though applicants are only permitted a maximum of two test attempts within a one year period.
IELTS: Overall 7.0 with 6.5 in Listening, 6.5 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in Speaking.
Pearson test: Pearson (PTE Academic) Test overall 67 with 67 in Listening, 67 in Reading, 67 in Writing, 67 in Speaking. Cambridge English Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English): Cambridge English Advanced overall 185 with no less than 176 in each section.
Cambridge English: Proficiency (also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English): Cambridge English: Proficiency overall 185 with no less than 176 in each section.
2015 Entry UK and EU/EEA:
2015 Entry Non-EU (international):
*Fees are subject to annual review and change.
St George’s Hospital Medical School was established in 1733 and initially based at Hyde Park Corner, before moving to our Tooting site in 1980. It was the second institution in England to provide formal training courses for doctors. Find out more about our history here. St George’s alumni include pioneers in medicine, John Hunter, Edward Jenner, Henry Gray and Patrick Steptoe.
St George’s has a dynamic research culture, with teams working to improve the health of people of all ages, from children to the elderly, in populations locally and globally. We are the only UK university based in a hospital (St George’s Hospital). This is also where Channel 4 television series 24 hours in A&E is filmed). St George’s is the only university in the UK to specialise in healthcare and medicine.
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