Independent Scholarship (all health professionals) - Level 7 (LBR)

When can you start this module? |

Learning Beyond Registration

Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) is a vital part of developing competent, capable health service practitioners prepared to deliver a dynamic, flexible, quality, client-focused service. If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands then you may be eligible for fee-free access to our LBR modules and/or programmes. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply.

About this module

This Independent Scholarship (IS) module is for students wishing to complete the Masters in Advanced Practice/ Community Specialist Practice or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing.

You will need to have already completed the Postgraduate Diploma award in Advanced Practice/Community Specialist Practice or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, and have undertaken a research methods module or have equivalent experience.

The module is studied by distance learning and allows you to complete individually directed study relating to a chosen area of practice in the form of a dissertation, thesis or practice based project.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module you will:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently; developing thought-through courses of action determined by a comprehensive awareness of techniques applicable to your own scholarship. 
  2. Critically appraise sources of evidence relating to a chosen area of practice in order to present an academic position. 
  3. Respond to ethical issues and dilemmas when conducting independent scholarship.

Which profession is this module aimed at?

All Health Professionals

About this module

  • Module level: 7
  • Module credits: 60

When can you start?

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