MSc Long Term Conditions
Why study an MSc in Long Term Conditions?
Our MSc in Long-Term Conditions is an inter-professional postgraduate programme, designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of healthcare professionals, who support their communities with a range of long-term conditions and multi-morbidities.
Our programme will support you in adapting to changing evidence bases, role transitions, and a constantly evolving political and economic climate. The programme also develops your critical understanding of evidence and guidance within your specialist area so that you can navigate published evidence, published disease management guidelines, Department of Health requirements, and professional regulating bodies’ advice and recommendations.
Why choose our MSc in Long Term Conditions?
The quality of our education remains a cornerstone of our strategy and mission. Our programme is accredited by the University of Hertfordshire and adheres to its quality standards. Module content is developed and reviewed by clinical experts, and is regularly updated to ensure its alignment with current clinical guidelines and best practices.
We know that different parts of the NHS face different pressures and different professional development needs, so we make sure that our students are able to tailor their learning. At programme level, you can choose the most relevant pathway through the MSc, building your programme from our wide range of modules within the level 7 portfolio. At module level, our assessment design supports you in applying your work to case studies or clinical areas that are of most specific professional relevance. Our modules are delivered online in a self-paced format so that you can fit your learning around your professional and personal commitments.
Our clinical content is aligned to current best practices and evidence-based healthcare. We review our content on an ongoing basis to ensure that we are providing our students with up-to-date evidence and resources. Students are supported by clinical experts throughout the duration of study.
Our MSc ranges from £6,885 to £7,755 if you’re taking 180 credits with us. You may also be able to bring forward credit for prior learning at Level 7.
Programme structure
To earn the MSc in Long-Term Conditions, you will need to complete 180 credits of Level 7 study.
You’ll take four required modules, totalling 90 credits:
You’ll also select an additional 90 credits from our range of Level 7 modules. You can choose to focus on a specific clinical area, or take modules across a range of topics. Some suggested pathways are listed below.
Suggested pathways
Respiratory practice:
90 credits of required modules, plus:
Diabetes practice:
90 credits of required modules, plus:
Cardiovascular practice:
90 credits of required modules, plus:
Teaching and supervision:
90 credits of required modules, plus:
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