Advancing Professional Practice Queen Margaret University

Overview

Advancing Professional Practice from Queen Margaret University course is aimed at individuals in health and social care related fields such as medical practitioners, pharmacists, dentists, nurses, allied health professionals, radiographers, and nutritionists. It will also be of interest to professionals in areas such as public health, the community and the voluntary sector, as well as the wider context of professional practice (eg AHPs, radiographers and other professions working in veterinary practice). 

Key facts

• Educationally and practice-relevant postgraduate framework: This award will enable those working as an occupational therapist to advance professional development in clinical practice, education and learning, leadership, management and research.   
• Flexible online study options: The course offers flexibility that is responsive to individual needs and today’s culture of work and learning. Single module study is also available.  
• Multi-professional learning and cross institutional input: Based on a model of collaborative multi-professional learning and housed in QMU's School of Health Sciences, the framework also offers opportunities to draw on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership, social science and education.  
• Make a difference to people’s lives: Framework modules will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge and contribute to the health of your nation and beyond.  
• Theoretical and practically focused: Learning and teaching is underpinned by research, evidence and scholarship against the background of the current and evolving political and social landscape for health and wellbeing.