Health & Social Care PG Brochure 2013

Health and social care

Postgraduate study Entry 2013

Admissions ServiceUniversity of HullHull, HU6 7RXT +44 (0)1482 466850F +44 (0)1482 442290E [email protected]

This publication is intendedprincipally as a guide forprospective students. Thematters covered by it – academicand otherwise – are subject tochange from time to time, bothbefore and after students areadmitted, and the informationcontained in it does not formpart of any contract. While everyreasonable precaution wastaken in the production of thisbrochure, the University doesnot accept liability for anyinaccuracies.

The contents of this publicationare available online atwww.hull.ac.uk/pgdocs or inother formats on request.

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The Faculty of Health and Social Care (FHSC) | 2

A vibrant research environment | 4

Taught programmes | 7Master of Science (MSc)Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)Professional Development Qualification Scheme (Level 7)

Research degrees | 13

General information | 17

Contents

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The Faculty of Health and Social Care (FHSC) at the University of Hull offers a rangeof postgraduate programmes designed to meet the professional and personaldevelopmental needs of health and social care staff. Whether you enrol for a singlemodule as part of our Professional Development Qualification Scheme (PDQS), aPostgraduate Certificate, a Postgraduate Diploma or a full Masters degree, our aim isto provide a learning experience that is stimulating, challenging and, above all,relevant to your professional needs in the modern workplace.

As a postgraduate student, you enter a rich educational environment in which we employ awide range of learning and teaching approaches, including eBridge, our virtual learningenvironment. Your professional knowledge is always valued and you actively participate indesigning a learning experience to meet your needs.

Developed with our NHS and other health and social care partners, the FHSC has anextensive and flexible portfolio of Masters-level study. This brochure explains how ourMScs, Postgraduate Diplomas, Postgraduate Certificates and PDQSs can be planned to meetthe continuing professional development needs of health and social care practitioners.

Faculty staff work with our partners to develop, deliver, evaluate and update postgraduatestudy, recognising the key drivers in service delivery as the starting point. They make sureour study provision is aligned to priorities in clinical delivery and workforce trends, whileoffering opportunities for higher-level education and personal development.

A combination of generic and specialist modules can be studied to develop practitionerswhose academic and practice skills are at Masters level and who are able to meetprofessional demands. The central aim of the faculty’s Masters provision is to prepareprofessionals to deliver safe and compassionate care underpinned by the latest researchand evidence.

The key themes we offer are:

• Advanced Practice• Leadership • Gastroenterology• Advanced Neonatal Practice• Public Health• Practice Education including the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved

Practice Teacher• Community Nursing leading to NMC approved specialist practitioner qualification• Critical Care• Telehealth and Telecare • Practitioner Research

The faculty also offers programme planning. This can be used to help students and theirsupporting managers to develop a bespoke learning programme.

The Strategic Health Authority supports the post-registration education requirements ofservice providers. These programmes are free at the point of delivery to students working inthe North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, and North and North East Lincolnshire regions of theNHS and primary care trust; the Ambulance Service; NHS Direct; hospices; or the prisonservice. Students are supported by their NHS and social care managers.

The Faculty of Health andSocial Care (FHSC)


All students who are eligible to study at postgraduate levelcan access the portfolio through flexible fee-payingmethods.

Examples of bespoke learning programmes

Clinical Simulation EducationThe modules within the Educator in Practice theme areused as a theoretical framework, then applied to thecontext of clinical simulation. This enables the faculty tomeet the needs of a Local Acute Trust in the development ofmedical simulation fellows.

Advanced Practitioners in a Mental Health ServiceThe specific needs of an advanced practitioner in mentalhealth are being met by following the Advanced Practicetheme. This is combined with mentorship from academicand subject-specific University of Hull supervisors, andclinical supervision and assessment from senior NHSpractitioners.

Gastroenterology – Education for Practitioners inAustraliaFollowing the Masters framework and theGastroenterology theme, a bespoke online distance-learning programme has been developed for a group ofnurse practitioners who are extending their roles. Onlinelearning is supported by locally controlled supervision toallow these students to develop practical and academicskills in their home environment.

The AwardsThe faculty has a single Masters framework. Within this arethe options for the award of an MSc, Postgraduate Diplomaand Postgraduate Certificate. The PDQS Level 7 is a credit-allocated system.

When you enter the Masters framework as a student, youplan and build your own programme with faculty staff. Thenamed award at the end of the programme varies accordingto your individual journey.

Example one:A health visitor may want to continue their professionaldevelopment in order to supervise, assess and sign offstudents undertaking specialist practice programmes.

They can register for the Postgraduate Certificate followingthe Practice Educator theme. This programme is validatedby the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which leadsto the professionally recognised role of practice teacher.

This award is open to all nurses who hold specialistpractitioner qualifications (SPQ) and Specialist CommunityPublic Health Nurses (SCPHN) who have already fulfilledthe NMC requirements to become a mentor. Aftercompleting the programme and gaining the professionalaward, they may see their future in clinically basededucation. If this is the case, they could negotiate with theirmanager to take on extra responsibilities in education,through personal development processes. They could thencontinue to complete an MSc using the core modules tocontextualise their specific area of practice and, finally,complete a dissertation exploring education and practice indepth.

Example two: A practitioner who manages a small private hospital forpeople with addiction problems may want to undertake aleadership programme. With their manager, they can meetwith the faculty’s theme lead to plan a programme.

They may identify a key practice issue of the service, forexample, the relationship between clinical supervision andgood leadership, and how this helps people in a specialistservice to recover more quickly. They can use the coremodule, using service improvement to develop a practice-based project in which to implement and evaluate this.They can then take additional leadership modules and theremaining core modules to build a programme leading tothe award of Postgraduate Diploma.


The Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Hull has a vibrant andproductive research environment. A core of research-active staff undertake high-quality research, resulting in outputs of national and international standing andinfluence.

The faculty has a research infrastructure that draws upon all the resources available in thewider University and beyond. Postgraduate research students benefit from the facilities ofthe Graduate School and are required to undertake modules forming part of thePostgraduate Training Scheme. This sits alongside faculty-based opportunities offeringpostgraduate students the opportunity to attend at least one research-focused event perweek. Statistical support and advice is available to students who require it.

At the faculty, we strive to foster internationally competitive research, promoteinterdisciplinary work and maintain a culture of scholarship. There is cross-departmentalcooperation and collaboration, alongside a strong focus on interdisciplinary research andthe provision of training. We collaborate on research-related activities with other faculties,including the Hull York Medical School, the Faculty of Education, and the Faculty of Artsand Social Sciences; and departments, including the Institute for Applied Ethics and theDepartments of Sports, Health and Exercise Science, Chemistry, Biosciences, Psychologyand Theology. We have established links with NHS organisations across Hull, EastYorkshire, and North and North East Lincolnshire.

Research within the faculty is methodologically broad and can therefore support studentsinterested in quantitative, qualitative and mixed/multi-method research. Research output isgenerated through various research groupings under the umbrella heading of Health andWellbeing. The research groups are:

• Maternal, Reproductive, Relationships and Sexual Health (MaRRSH)• Wellbeing in Long-term Conditions• Health Technology, Innovation and Intervention

A vibrant researchenvironment


Maternal, Reproductive, Relationships and Sexual Health (MaRRSH)We aim to explore and investigate the interventions and processes that individuals mayencounter throughout their reproductive lives, with a focus on contemporary clinicalpractice and service development. In order to achieve our aims, we have ongoing anddeveloping links with national and international collaborators from our partners,including academic institutions, clinical practice and industry, charitable organisationsand public groups.

We have a particular interest in the psychosocial aspects of reproductive, maternal andfamily health, with a growing interest in the interface between the three areas. Wesupport a number of full- and part-time PhD students, several to successful completion.

Contacts: Professor Julie Jomeen ([email protected]) / Professor Mark Hayter([email protected]).

Wellbeing in Long-term ConditionsA new and rapidly expanding team, we aim to undertake and disseminate high-qualityresearch studies with distinct relevance to clinical practice. We work nationally andinternationally in collaboration with public representatives, charitable organisations,partner academic institutions, clinical colleagues and industry to achieve our aims.

The group is developing a number of strands of work, including: Skin Health and SkinIntegrity; New Perspectives on Wellbeing Informed by Lifeworld Approaches; MentalWellbeing; and Older People.

Contact: Professor Kate Galvin ([email protected]).

Health Technology, Innovation and InterventionAs a newly emergent team within the Faculty of Health and Social Care researchcommunity, we aim to engage with relevant stakeholders in academic, clinical andcommunity settings. This allows us to undertake and disseminate high-quality, high-impact research studies that are relevant to contemporary health care practice andservice delivery.

To achieve this aim, we work locally, nationally and internationally in collaborativepartnerships. Our research development group is an engine for knowledge development,teaching, research and enterprise. We are at the forefront of engaging with innovativepractice and emerging technologies to enhance the patent experience and respond to thechallenges of 21st-century healthcare provision.

The group has a particular focus on Telehealth and Telecare, and Gastroenterology.

Contacts: Dr Anji Gardiner ([email protected]) / Professor Roger Watson([email protected]).

For general enquiries, contact: Dr Fiona Cowdell, Graduate Research Director([email protected]).

Colonoscopy | 9Health studies | 8



MSc Health Studies | 8

PGCert Practice Teacher | 9PGCert Educator in Practice | 10

Professional Development Qualification Scheme (Level 7) | 11

Taught programmes


MSc Health StudiesPGCert, PGDip, MSc

FastFacts

Duration | Part-time 3 years

Attendance | Classroom, online, or a combination

Entry requirements | Entry is open to anyone working in ahealth or social care environment. Normally, applicantsshould possess a 2.2 classification from a first degree ORother equivalent professional qualifications that may beconsidered as Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).Applicants should show evidence of recent successfulacademic study at Level 6, normally in the past five years,and the potential to achieve Level 7 study

Fees | Most local applicants will be eligible for funding viathe Faculty of Health and Social Care’s contract with the NHSYorkshire and the Humber Strategic Health Authority. Self-funding is possible, further information is provided onapplication

Location | Hull Campus

Contact | Tracey Heath, Director of Postgraduate and Post-qualifying Studies: +44 (0)1482 464519 |[email protected] Glanville, Programme Secretary: +44 (0)1482 464654 |[email protected]

About the programmeThis programme has been constructed to offer flexibility tostudents who wish to study at Masters level within thesphere of their professional role; a selected area of specificpractice; or both. The provision of Masters-level educationwithin the Faculty of Health and Social Care is focusedaround a single framework, which contains core modulesthat all students aiming to achieve the award of Master ofScience must undertake in addition to self-selected,discipline-specific modules of study. The route through theprogramme to final award will be discussed and agreedwith the framework lead and, where appropriate, theacademic theme lead for discipline-specific areas of study.

The single-framework structure enables greater continuityand equity in pursuit of the Masters-level award. It ensuresall students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills atthe forefront of their discipline irrespective of their specificarea of focus.

The core modules within this programme are available via ablended approach to learning made up of face-to-facesessions and online learning opportunities, or via a moreonline-focused delivery to ensure maximum flexibility forour students. A range of discipline-specific modules is alsoavailable via these approaches and should be discussedwith the relevant academic theme lead.

The distinctive features of this programme include

• Opportunities for you to tailor the programme to yourneeds

• High degree of relevance to practice• Scope to enable learning across professional boundaries• Clear integration of theory and practice through the

production of work-related assignments• A flexible nature, allowing study around work and life

commitments

This programme has recently been revised to reflectcontemporary issues and requirements. For further details,visit the Faculty of Health and Social Care website,www.hull.ac.uk/fhsc/cpd.

How to applyAnyone wishing to obtain funding via the Strategic HealthAuthority should apply through their NHS trainingdepartment in the first instance. All other applicants shouldcontact our Admissions Service by [email protected] or calling +44 (0)1482466786/466770. Application forms are also available under‘Nursing’ at www.hull.ac.uk/admissions.


PGCert (Postgraduate Certificate) Practice Teacher

FastFacts

Duration | Part-time 1 year

Attendance and location | At least 30 days’ protectedlearning time must be spent in both academic and practicesettings. The programme takes a blended learning approach– 12 days will be taught sessions and 12 sessions using thevirtual learning environment, eBridge

Entry requirements | Current Nursing and Midwifery Council(NMC) registration and a specialist practitionerqualification; plus prior experience as a mentor or assessorand evidence of recent academic study. See Entry criteria forfurther details

Fees | Most local applicants will be eligible for funding viathe Faculty of Health and Social Care’s contract with the NHSYorkshire and Humber Strategic Health Authority (SHA).Self-funding is possible – further information will beprovided on application

Contact | Lesley Joyce: +44 (0)1482 464648 |[email protected] Glanville, Programme Secretary, +44 (0)1482 464654 |[email protected]

About the programmeThe primary aim of this programme is to provide a high-quality postgraduate programme that prepares students aspractice teachers in accordance with the standardspublished by the NMC (2008). This programme is aimed atnurses who hold Specialist Practitioner Qualifications(SPQs) and Specialist Community Public Health Nursing(SCPHN) qualifications who have already fulfilled NMCrequirements to become a mentor and now wish to extendtheir role to assess and sign off specialist practice students.The Postgraduate Certificate can be the first step towards aPostgraduate Diploma or an MSc in Health Studies.

Programme contentThere is a combination of University- and work-basedlearning. The two theory modules are based around themedstudy days covering the eight NMC domains. Learningmethods include workshops, discussions, group work andlead lectures. You are expected to play an active part in yourlearning. A virtual learning environment, eBridge, is usedto support learning and teaching activities. The practice-based module involves being placed with an experiencedpractice teacher, who works with you to help provide accessto an appropriate SPQ or SCPHN student, and who isresponsible for supervising your progress and assessing

your achievement of the practice learning outcomes.

Core modules• Practice Teaching in Context (theory)• Effective Practice Teaching (theory)• Specialist Practice Teaching (practice-based)

Optional modulesThere are no optional modules for this stage of theprogramme. To register for the Postgraduate Diploma orMSc programme, planning with the Programme Leader willhelp you to identify the best options.

Further programme detailsFor the Specialist Practice Teaching module, applicantsmust be supervised by a qualified and experienced practiceteacher, whose availability will be confirmed before theprogramme starts. Applicants must also have access to astudent undertaking an SPQ or SCPHN programme withinthat field of practice.

AssessmentA number of assessment strategies are used, including awritten strategy, group presentations, self and peer reviewand completion of a portfolio to demonstrate achievementof learning outcomes in practice.

Special featuresThis programme is approved by the NMC. On successfulcompletion, practitioners can gain entry to the live practiceteacher register for their employing organisations.

Entry criteriaYou should have a current entry on the same part or sub-part of the NMC register as the students you will beassessing. You should have developed your knowledge,skills and competence beyond registration and gained aspecialist practitioner qualification relevant to your field ofpractice. Evidence of recent academic study, normallywithin the past five years, is also required.

How to applyAnyone wishing to obtain funding via the SHA shouldapply through their NHS training department in the firstinstance. All other applicants should contact ourAdmissions Service at [email protected] or on +44 (0)1482 466786/466770. Application forms are alsoavailable under ‘Nursing’ at www.hull.ac.uk/admissions.


PGCert (Postgraduate Certificate) Educator in Practice

FastFacts

Duration | Part-time 1 year

Attendance and Location | The programme consists of threemodules, which are delivered on a part-time basis over twosemesters. The attendance requirements are six study dayswith an additional six virtual learning environment – eBridge– days per semester

Entry requirements | All applicants must provide evidence ofrecent academic study and the potential to achieveoutcomes at Level 7. They should normally possess anappropriate health and social care qualification and bequalified and practising for two years

Fees | Most local applicants will be eligible for funding viathe Faculty of Health and Social Care’s contract with the NHSYorkshire and Humber Strategic Health Authority. Self-funding is possible – further information will be provided onapplication

Contact | Lesley Joyce, +44 (0)1482 464648 |[email protected] Glanville, Programme Secretary, +44 (0)1482 464654 |[email protected]

About the programmeThe primary aim of this programme is to provide a high-quality postgraduate programme that will prepare studentsas educators in professional practice. In the absence ofspecific professional body guidance, the programme usesthe NMC 2008 standards for learning and assessment inpractice as a framework for appropriate learning outcomes.

By completion, you will have had the opportunity todevelop their skills and knowledge to enable them tofacilitate and coordinate learning activities in practicesettings. This programme presents opportunities if youwish to develop your career as an educator in practiceenvironments. The Postgraduate Certificate can be the firststep towards a Postgraduate Diploma or an MSc in HealthProfessional Studies.

Programme contentThere is a combination of University- and work-basedlearning. The two theory modules are based around themedstudy days covering the context of practice; establishingeffective working relationships; evidence-based practice;leadership; creating an environment for learning;facilitation of learning; assessment and accountability; andevaluation of learning. Learning methods includeworkshops, discussions, group work and lead lectures. Youare expected to take an active part in your learning.

A virtual learning environment, ebridge, is used to supportlearning and teaching activities. The work-based moduleoffers the opportunity to explore an educational issuewithin your own sphere of practice.

Core modules• Practice Teaching in Context (Theory)• Effective Practice Teaching (Theory)• Making a Difference Through Work-based Learning

(work-based)

Optional modulesThere are no optional modules for this stage of theprogramme. Should you wish to register for thePostgraduate Diploma or MSc programme, planning withthe Programme Leader will help you to identify the bestoptions to choose.

Further programme detailsThis programme has been developed in response todemand from our local NHS trust and private healthcareproviders. The programme is closely integrated with thesuccessful Practice Teacher programme and demonstratesan alternative pathway that meets the needs of leaders ofeducation in a variety of practice learning environments.

AssessmentA number of different assessment strategies are used,including a written strategy, participation in grouppresentations, self and peer review and completion of aproject to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomesin practice.

Entry criteriaYou should have developed your knowledge, skills andcompetence beyond registration. You should have priorexperience as a mentor or assessor, having previouslyundertaken preparation for this role. Evidence of recentacademic study, normally within the past five years, is alsorequired. Enquiries about this programme frompractitioners in practice-based and clinical programmessuch as medicine, ODP, pharmacy, sport science andrehabilitation are actively encouraged.

How to applyIf you wish to obtain funding via the Strategic HealthAuthority, you should apply through your NHS trainingdepartment in the first instance. All other applicants shouldcontact our Admissions Service at [email protected] on +44 (0)1482 466786/466770. Application forms are alsoavailable under ‘Nursing’‚ at www.hull.ac.uk/admissions.

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Professional Development Qualification SchemeLevel 7

FastFacts

Contact | Tracey Heath, Director of Postgraduate and Post-qualifying Studies: +44 (0)1482 464519 |[email protected]

Application forms | Admissions Service: +44 (0)1482 466770

About the schemeThe aim of the Professional Development QualificationScheme (PDQS) is to give you an opportunity to study a‘stand-alone’ module at Level 7 on a specific area of interestwithout having to commit to a full programme of study.Once registered on the programme, which lasts for oneacademic year, you can access up to three modules. Somestudents also use the scheme to find out whether they canstudy successfully at Level 7 before embarking on a fullpostgraduate programme. The faculty offers modules inSemesters 1, 2 and 3, and applicants can select one or moremodules from those listed on the faculty websitewww.hull.ac.uk/fhsc/cpd.

Modules successfully completed as part of the PDQS can ata later date be counted as prior certificated learningtowards the achievement of another award such as aPostgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MScqualification. The requirements of the University’sAccreditation of Prior Learning scheme must be met inorder to progress to a higher award, as students must beable to fulfil the entry criteria for that programme.

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Research degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 14

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) | 15

Master of Research (MRes) | 16


Doctor of PhilosophyPhD in Nursing or Health Studies

FastFacts

Duration | Full-time 3 years or part-time 5 years

Attendance | Regular attendance for supervision meetings isrequired. You must also meet the requirements of theUniversity’s Postgraduate Training Scheme

Entry requirements | A good Honours degree in nursing,midwifery or another relevant discipline, plus appropriateexperience in a professional environment. For internationalstudents, an IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in all skills) orequivalent, such as Pearson PTE or iBT TOEFL, is alsorequired


Contact | Dr Fiona Cowdell, Graduate Research Director, +44 (0)1482 463362 | [email protected] Julie Jomeen, Director of Postgraduate Studies: +44 (0)1482 464618 | [email protected] of Health and Social Care, University of Hull, Hull,HU6 7RX

About the programmeThis programme is for nurses, midwives and members ofrelated professions who wish to undertake a complex andoriginal independent research project under the guidanceof an experienced academic supervisor. It is aimed atprofessionals who wish to develop advanced research skillswith a view to becoming independent researchers. It istherefore suitable for practitioners whose role involves asignificant element of research (such as nurse consultants),or those who wish to develop a career in higher education.It is available for full- or part-time study.

The PhD programme involves a significant element ofresearch training, leading to a Postgraduate Certificate orDiploma in Research Training.

Programme contentYou undertake an extended investigation under theguidance of an academic supervisor. A PhD is the ultimateform of student-centred learning. Although you meetregularly with your supervisor and other postgraduateresearch students in the faculty and the Graduate School,you need the ability and the motivation to workindependently. You negotiate the precise scope of yourinvestigation with your supervisor as part of the applicationprocess.

During the programme you learn research methods, projectmanagement skills, independent working skills, andadvanced writing and presentation techniques. You chooseoptions from a range of modules provided by the Universityunder our Postgraduate Training Scheme. You also, ofcourse, develop advanced theoretical knowledge of yoursubject area.

AssessmentAt the end of the programme you produce a thesis of up to100,000 words, which describes your research in detail. Youthen have a formal oral examination at which you willanswer questions about your research, put to you by twoexaminers who are experts in your field.

Research groupsThe main research activities of the Faculty of Health andSocial Care are carried out within the following groups

• Health Technology, Innovation and Intervention• Maternal, Reproductive, Relationships and Sexual Health• Wellbeing in Long-term Conditions

We particularly welcome applications in these areas but arevery happy to discuss any potential project.

How to applyIf you are interested in registering for a PhD, please contactDr Fiona Cowdell, Graduate Research Director, by calling+44 (0)1482 463362, or emailing [email protected]. Youwill be asked to complete a simple application form and towrite an outline research proposal explaining what youhope to investigate and the methods that you intend to use.Application forms are available at www.hull.ac.uk/pg.


FastFacts


Attendance | Regular attendance for supervision meetings isrequired. You must also meet the requirements of theUniversity’s Postgraduate Training Scheme



Contact | Dr Fiona Cowdell, Graduate Research Director, +44 (0)1482 463362 | [email protected] Dr Julie Jomeen, Director of Postgraduate Studies, +44 (0)1482 464618 | [email protected] of Health and Social Care, University of Hull, Hull,HU6 7RX

About the programmeThis programme is for nurses, midwives and members ofrelated professions who wish to undertake a complexresearch project under the guidance of an experiencedacademic supervisor. It is aimed at professionals who wishto develop their research skills to a high level and applythem in the context of their work. As such, it is suitable forpractitioners whose role involves a significant element ofresearch (such as nurse consultants and clinicalspecialists), or for those who wish to develop a career inhigher education. The programme is available by full- orpart-time study. It involves a significant element of researchtraining, leading to a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma inResearch Training.

Programme contentYou undertake an extended investigation under theguidance of an academic supervisor. The MPhil is aresearch degree containing a significant element of student-directed learning. Although you meet regularly with yoursupervisor and other postgraduate research students in thefaculty and the Graduate School, you need the ability andmotivation to work independently. You negotiate theprecise scope of your investigation with your supervisor aspart of the application process.

During the programme you learn research methods, projectmanagement skills, independent working skills andadvanced writing and presentation techniques. You alsodevelop your theoretical knowledge of your subject area. Aspart of the programme, you select from a range of modulesprovided by the University as part of our PostgraduateTraining Scheme.

AssessmentAt the end of your programme of study you produce a thesisof up to 70,000 words, which describes your research indetail. You then have a formal oral examination at whichyou will answer questions about your research, put to youby two examiners who are experts in your field.





Master of Philosophy(MPhil)


Master of Research(MRes)

FastFacts


Attendance | 60 credits are obtained through successfulcompletion of taught modules. You will need to attendregularly for academic supervision



Contact | Dr Fiona Cowdell, Graduate Research Director, +44 (0)1482 463362 | [email protected] Dr Julie Jomeen, Director of Postgraduate Studies, +44 (0)1482 464618 | [email protected] Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Hull, Hull,HU6 7RX

About the programmeThe MRes is for nurses, midwives and members of a relatedprofession who wish to learn more about research in aninnovative, tailor-made programme combining taught andindependent elements. You undertake 60 taught credits, allof which are part of the Postgraduate Training Scheme. Inaddition, you submit a dissertation to the value of 120credits. If you wish, you may use the MRes as a basis for aPhD. This programme is ideal for those who have a clearinterest in research but do not yet wish to committhemselves to a full PhD. It is suitable for practitionerswhose role involves a significant element of research – suchas nurse consultants or clinical specialists, or practitionersaspiring to these roles – or those who wish to develop acareer in higher education. The programme is available byfull- or part-time study.

Programme contentYou undertake modules to the value of 60 credits inresearch methods, including quantitative and qualitativeapproaches. The modules are selected from those availablewith the advice of your supervisor and the Director ofPostgraduate Studies. You also submit a dissertation of25,000–30,000 words on a research topic negotiated withyour supervisor at the time of your application. Thedissertation should contain an introduction, a literaturereview, research questions and a discussion ofmethodological issues, and is weighted at 120 credits.During the programme you learn about different researchmethods, project management skills, skills of independentworking, and skills in writing and presentation. You alsodevelop your theoretical knowledge of your subject area.

AssessmentTaught modules are assessed individually. Your dissertationis assessed by two examiners who are experts in your field.





Support and study facilities | 18

How to apply | 20

General information



The University of Hull has a deserved reputation for being welcoming andsupportive. Our students are among the happiest in the UK. Their feedback on thequality of the student experience that we provide remains overwhelmingly positive.

SupervisionPersonal supervision of your programme of research is provided by academic staff who areexperts in their fields. Our research students are allocated either two joint supervisors or asupervisory panel, with a named individual as main supervisor. This system ensuresquality and continuity of support. It also promotes the concentration of expertise in smallgroups of staff and postgraduates who work closely together. Students are encouraged tomeet regularly with their supervisors to gain from their expertise and guidance.

Postgraduate trainingThe University is a pioneer in the development of training programmes for researchstudents.

Training for students on traditional research Masters or PhD programmes is more broadlybased and is administered under the Postgraduate Training Scheme (PGTS). This scheme isaccredited by the University and has been developed to help you do two things

• undertake research more effectively• gain transferable skills that can be used in your future career

The exact course of training that you undertake depends on your specific needs asidentified by you and your supervisor.

Part-time students and those generally working away from the University’s campuses areoffered other opportunities such as week-long Easter and Summer Schools in order to beable to undertake this training.

Through the PGTS you can achieve a Certificate (60 credits) or a Diploma (120 credits) inPostgraduate Research Training. Each is a formal qualification in its own right and will addsignificantly to your CV. The skills and experience that you gain from the training will notonly facilitate your research but will also enhance your standing in many areas ofemployment.

The Graduate SchoolThis serves two main purposes. Firstly, it is the main administrative office on the HullCampus for our research students, supplementing the personal supervision and discipline-specific support that you receive in your department. Secondly, it provides a number ofvaluable facilities for all postgraduate students, whether on taught or researchprogrammes.

The building houses 60 networked workstations, as well as quiet study areas,photocopying facilities, lockers for the storage of personal items, a seminar room and acommon room for social activities. This makes it the perfect place in which to meet otherpostgraduate students. All facilities are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Support and studyfacilities


The library serviceThere are two main libraries: the Brynmor Jones Library onthe Hull Campus and the Keith Donaldson Library on theScarborough Campus. At Hull there is also a well-stockedMap Library. Students are automatically entitled to use alllibraries and their facilities.

• The Brynmor Jones Library, an eight-floor building, holdsparticularly rich collections of material, including theses,microfilms, videos, music and DVDs, as well as books andperiodicals.

• The Map Room has 60,000 sheet maps – the largestcollection in the region.

• The Keith Donaldson Library supports the programmesstudied at the Scarborough Campus with about 60,000volumes and more than 100 current journals. The libraryhas recently undergone a major expansion andtransformation to provide a contemporary learningenvironment.

Together, the libraries contain more than a million items,subscribe to 1,500 print and 17,000 electronic journal titles,and provide access to in excess of 300 databases anddatasets and 2,000 electronic books. All the researchspecialisms in the University are supported by designatedlibrary funds.

Our web pages give access to the electronic catalogue,databases, e-books and e-journals, and to a wide variety ofself-services, including book reservation and renewal.

The libraries have plenty of study spaces – there are morethan 1,600 in the Brynmor Jones – networked computerworkstations and multimedia equipment.

www.hull.ac.uk/lib

Computing servicesMore than 1,100 open-access computers are available acrossthe Hull Campus for use by students. Included in thisprovision is the 24-Hour Centre, which is open to studentsthroughout the year. A wireless network service is alsoavailable in the Brynmor Jones Library and at various othersites across the campus. Students have access to more than500 applications, including the latest Microsoft Office suiteand a wide variety of specialist teaching software.

Students on the Scarborough Campus have access to morethan 100 PCs in the Keith Donaldson Library. There arefurther IT facilities in the Worsley Building, offering a widerange of software for students’ use. You are also able toconnect to the wireless network anywhere on campus usingyour own laptop or mobile device.

Taylor Court flats in Hull and the halls of residence on bothcampuses have network connections in study-bedrooms,with 24-hour internet and email access. Students living inother accommodation are able to use the University’s dial-in service.

www.hull.ac.uk/asc

Postgraduate SocietyThe Postgraduate Society has an office on the first floor ofthe students’ union where students are welcome to call infor advice or a chat. The society organises a regularprogramme of social activities, including parties, meals,theatre trips and networking events, so there are manyexcellent opportunities to meet fellow postgraduates acrossdisciplines.


There is no single deadline for applications. We askthat your application reaches the University by 1 August (for a September start) or otherwise at least sixweeks before your intended start date. Internationalapplicants are advised to allow sufficient time forprocessing by the University and visa and travelarrangements.

Please use one of the following methods to apply:

1. Apply online at www.hull.ac.uk/pgapplyonline2. Download and print the postgraduate application form

and the reference form available online:www.hull.ac.uk/admissions

3. Apply directly through a University of Hull recruitmentpartner in your country. For a full list, please visit ourwebsite www.hull.ac.uk

Postgraduate researchTo be considered for a research degree, your applicationmust include your research proposal to enable us to decideif we can match up your interests with a researchsupervisor. Guidance on writing a research proposal for aresearch Masters or PhD degree is given atwww.hull.ac.uk/preparingresearchproposal.

Supporting documentsWith your application you are required to provide academictranscripts, academic references, proof of English languageproficiency (if applicable), a copy of your passport and youmay be required to provide a copy of your CV and write apersonal statement.

The original statement of results, certificate or transcriptissued to you by the examination board or awardinginstitution will be required to support your application. Youcan only provide photocopies if these are officially verifiedwith an original legible stamp and legible signature from anauthorised person. Where documents are not in English it isthe applicant’s responsibility to obtain official translationto English if required by the University and to submit boththe translation and the document translated.

Entry requirementsFor graduate study, applicants are expected to have theequivalent of a British Honours degree. Detailed entryrequirements are provided by course in this brochure.Please note that each application is considered on its ownmerit and admissions tutors will give careful considerationto other factors, such as work experience and the nature ofprevious studies.

Funding and feesFor the latest postgraduate fees, please visit our website,www.hull.ac.uk/money.

Scholarships and bursariesThe University offers a number of scholarships andbursaries to its students, including PhD scholarships inspecific research areas. The majority of these are offereddirectly by the academic departments and are based onacademic merit.

On postgraduate research degrees, students are either self-funded or have acquired scholarships from funding bodies,such as research councils and commercial sponsorship, orfrom government agencies.

For more detailed information about our scholarships,bursaries and postgraduate funding sources, please visitwww.hull.ac.uk/scholarshipsandbursaries.

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