Continuing professional development (CPD)

Dissertation

CPD Level 6

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Overview

This is the final course in the BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice degree pathway.

By undertaking the dissertation, in the form of a service improvement project, practitioners will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and evaluate a project in practice.

Course requirements: You must have successfully completed 80 credits at Level 6, prior to applying for this final module in the BSc (Hons) pathways.

Cost and funding: This fee covers the full course cost.

Sept 24 - Aug 25 fees: £1800
Sept 25 - Aug 26 fees: TBC

Credits: 40

Assessment method: Poster presentation 25% and critique 75%

Clinician typing on a laptop with bare arms and medical equipment next to her.

Study dates and times

This course is taught on day release, select a start date to see the study days:

Study days are from 9am to 4pm.

The course will focus on:

Models and theoretical underpinnings of evidence-based practice; emerging policies, guidelines and literature eg PDSA cycle
Working within an evaluation framework
Developing a proposal including work plan for the identified practice/ service improvement project
Setting, monitoring and measuring SMART goals
Evaluation and monitoring strategies with relevant tools and measures designed to assist in the change management process
Change management theories, skills and strategies
Project development models and approaches
Clinical audits and other tools for mapping service development needs and establishing targets for changes
Engagement and consultation with major stakeholders, including service users and carers
Networking and consultation with leading specialists and champions
Overcoming barriers in implementing evidence-based practice
Leadership skills and knowledge
Presentation and publication skills for disseminating projects
Systematic and evidence-based evaluation of the service improvement.

Teaching staff

Study and career progression

This is the final module in the BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice degree pathway.

How to apply

We recommend your application is submitted to the University at least two weeks prior to the start of the course.

After your application is accepted and you have been offered a place on the course, you will be sent information about how to enrol. You must complete enrolment before your course starts.