Overview

The Advancing Practice in Neonatology programme at Cardiff University is run part-time via online distance learning, allowing you total flexibility over your studies. The course is relevant for medical doctors, nurse practitioners, nurse educators and other health professionals involved in neonatal healthcare.

You will study all essential aspects of clinical neonatology and gain advanced knowledge of modern diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, including advanced ventilation and neuroprotective strategies, optimising nutrition and stabilisation and management of the critically ill infant. After an introductory module covering research and statistics, core modules include respiratory care, cardiac care and haemodynamics, critical care and the safe transfer of neonates/children between services and carers, neurological care and nutrition, gut function and the surgical neonate – all of which are crucial to improving survival rates and quality of care. The abilities to research, review, evaluate, design and plan these key components in healthcare systems represent highly marketable skills for graduates of the award.

This interactive course is delivered by an experienced faculty of clinicians working in specialised UK neonatal centres in collaboration with international experts. You will learn the embryological, physiological and anatomical science underpinning health and disease in term and premature infants, as well as exploring methods of managing the ethical and communication challenges faced by clinical teams every day.

By completing this programme, you will develop evidence-based practice skills helping you provide advanced neonatal care based on a sound knowledge of science, clinical practice and research evidence.

Distinctive features

Learn from neonatal experts - Designed and delivered by experienced UK neonatal consultants and international experts in neonatal healthcare

Up-to-date curriculum – focusing on many different clinically relevant aspects of caring for the critically ill neonate and child

Flexible e-learning programme - Distance-learning, online format enables flexible learning with individualised support from practising clinical neonatologists

Tailor your learning to your clinical practice - Dissertation allows you to explore an area of personal interest, enhancing your day to day neonatal clinical practice

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Programme Structure

The MSc consists of two stages:

Stage T1 (First taught stage)

This stage lasts for 1.5 academic years and consists of six 20-credit modules totalling 120 credits, at Level 7.

You may exit the course with a Postgraduate Certificate after completing a minimum of 60 credits, where this includes the award of credit for particular modules. You may also exit the course with a Postgraduate Diploma after completing a minimum of 120 credits, where this includes the award of credit for particular modules.

Stage R (Dissertation)

This stage lasts for a further 6 months (0.5 academic years) academic year and includes a 20,000 word dissertation of 60 credits at Level 7, to achieve a total of at least 180 credits at Level 7 to complete the MSc programme.

Stage Weighting

Taught modules (from the Cardiff University Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatal Medicine) 66.5%
Dissertation (stage R) 33.5%

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00

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More details

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Human Medicine Midwifery View 10 other Masters in Midwifery in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Other requirements

General requirements

You will typically be:

A qualified medical doctor holding the clinical professional qualification recognised as the required entry qualification for your clinical profession (MBBCh, BMBS, MBBS, or equivalent).

A qualified Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (ANNP) holding the clinical professional qualification recognised as the required entry qualification for your clinical profession (i.e. BN or equivalent) and in addition the training qualifying you to work as an ANNP (BSc / BSc and post graduate certificate at MSc level / MSc, or equivalent).

You must be able to provide supporting evidence, through personal statement and/or references, of basic clinical knowledge and experience of neonatal medicine.

Applicants holding differing qualifications but working in relevant areas of a health service will be considered provided they have a suitable initial qualification equivalent to a 2.1 UK Bachelor’s Degree.

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Tuition Fee

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International

8950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8950 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

5475 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5475 GBP per year during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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