Dr Brian Ellis Director of Programmes (ProfD) & Post Graduate Framework Coordinator The Winning Ticket

Choosing the right programme Do you know why you wish to undertake p/g study? Is the time right? How much study time will I need? Are you looking for subject specific or profession specific? Do you want to design the programme around your needs or your employers requirements Do you want to undertake a module, certificate, PgDip, MSc or Doctorate Not sure what option to select, talk to us! page 2

Masters Framework page 3 MSc/PgD/PgC Physiotherapy MSc/PgD/PgC Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy MSc/PgD/PgC Health & Social Care Education MSc/PgD/PgC Advanced Nursing MSc/PgD/PgC Midwifery MSc/PgD/PgC Perinatal Mental Health MSc/PgD/PgC Telehealth

Masters Framework MSc/PgD/PgC Advancing Practice in Primary Care MSc/PgD/PgC Advanced Practice with Older People MSc/PgD/PgC Diagnostic Imaging MSc/PgD/PgC Medical Ultrasound MSc/PgD/PgC Optimal Heart Failure Care MSc/PgD/PgC Sexual Health MSc/PgD/PgC Advancing Practice in Health and Social Care PgC Counselling Skills page 4

Masters Framework MSc/PgD/PgC Podiatric Medicine MSc/PgD/PgC Podiatric Surgery MSc/PgD/PgC Public Health MSc/PgD/PgC European Midwifery MSc/PgD/PgC Community Health PgD Specialist community public Health Nursing (with integrated Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing (V100) page 5

Programme Structure 120 credits of Core modules Research Methods (30) Leadership (30) Dissertation (60) 60 Subject/profession Specific 2x 30 or 4 X credits of Core modules Research Methods (30) Dissertation (60) 90 Subject/profession Specific 3 x30 or 6 x15 page 6

In summary Have you reviewed the options and spoken to a range of people? Can you succinctly explain why I want to study a particular programme and I am I realistic in the benefits that accrue from the journey? Is the time right for me and my family? Is my programme choice right given the changing landscape? Do I really know what it will entail in terms of cost, commitment and benefit? page 7

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page 10 Professional Doctorate Framework Dr Brian M. Ellis Director of Programmes

PhD Vs Prof D Professional Researchers Gold standard route to academia Tend not to change practice Starting to include taught element Researching Professionals Entry restricted to selected professionals Professional focus Cohort based Taught element Credit rated page 11

Key Characteristics of our Prof D Research Degree Equivalence to a PhD Developing professional knowledge base Focus is on the public/private sectors Developing/enhancing services Developing future/current leaders Future proofing careers Enhancing personal effectiveness page 12

Why people study for a Professional Doctorate? To stand back & reflect on professional practice To carry out a research project based on their professional practice To advance your standing and recognition in the field To gain additional skills To improve/ establish the effectiveness of their organisation/profession To contribute to the evidence base Future proof careers, better strategic positioning for promotion/new positions. page 13

Programme Structure 4 years part time Stage 1 (2yrs) modules: Research Methods (70 M-level), Professional Development (50 M-level), Project Design, Development and Management (60 D-level) Stage 2 (2yrs): research project (360 D-level) page 14

Attendance at GCU Year1 – January 4 days April 5 days September 5 days Year 2 – January 4 days May 4 days Year 3 – January 2 days Year 4 – January 2 days (in addition students’ are supported through the VLE) page 15

Assessment Stage 1 modules: -Research Methods- 2 summative assessments -Professional Development- 2 formative and 2 summative assignments -Project, Design, Development and Management – 1 summative assignment Stage 2: Thesis and viva page 16

What our students’ tell us about our programme Positive value of studying with professionals from a wide range of disciplines High quality of teaching Programme structure; accommodates students from Mussleburgh and Muscat Level of support from the academic and administrative support from the team is excellent. page 17

Thank you Questions? page 18