Evidence-based Practice, MSc  Evidence-based Practice, MSc Teesside University ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1567070427Teesside-University-1.jpg

This course will give you the opportunity to study the central aspects of evidence-based practice and to focus these on your specific area of health or social care practice. The emphasis is on the integration of theory and practice within a multi-professional working and learning environment and intends to develop a lifelong ability to understand how evidence is generated, retrieved, critically appraised and employed in practice. Such a focus will ensure that you are equipped with the necessary foundations to develop further an evidence-based approach to practice throughout your career. The course aims to: enable you to develop the skills and attitudes necessary to perform detailed evidence-based practice and research in your area of interest develop your understanding of the necessary research methodologies to locate and appraise critically research relevant to your health or social care practice foster a commitment to lifelong learning and an inquisitive approach to practice. A flexible approach to course delivery has been utilised. You can choose to study either by attending taught sessions or through distance learning. What you study You will study a number of modules which aim to increase the knowledge and skills which are necessary for evidence-based practice. These will focus upon evidence-based practice, research design and methods, statistics and change management. You will be encouraged to apply these to your own area of practice. In the final year you will undertake a research project related to your own area of interest. How you learn A range of learning and teaching methods is used throughout the course. You can choose to study either by attending classes or by distance learning. Learning and teaching methods for the attendance mode of study include lectures, seminars, computer lab classes, structured online resource-based learning materials, small group work and tutorials. If you study by distance learning you will be provided with regular online structured learning materials and be encouraged to take part in online discussion with other students and the programme team. Supervision and support are provided by the personal tutor, the programme leader, the module leaders and dissertation supervisors. You will also be expected to undertake some self study to support your learning.

Applicants should have a relevant honours degree (2.2) in a health or social care-related subject and experience of health or social care work. International students will be required to have IELTS level 6.5 or above. For additional information please seif Engli