Advanced Practice (Cancer Nursing)

Study mode:On campus Study type:Part-time Languages: English
Local:$ 3.36 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 6.51 k / Year(s)  
35 place StudyQA ranking:7290 Duration:72 months

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Build on your skills and knowledge as a nurse with some experience of cancer care to lead the development and delivery of advanced cancer nursing practice.

KEY BENEFITS * Central location allows access to world leading clinical and academic resources.
* Access to extracurricular seminars and lectures given by leaders in healthcare from around the world.
* A multi-faculty environment drawing on clinical and academic expertise in cancer care from a number of world leading schools and hospitals providing an unparalleled inter-professional learning experience.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW Core programme content * Measurement and Evaluation for Healthcare Practice
* Evidence Based Decision Making in Healthcare
* Developing Cancer Nursing Practice
* Dissertation

For students wishing to undertake either an empirical study or a service development project as part of the dissertation module, additional modules must be taken and passed. These include:

* Issues in the Conduct of Healthcare Research ( empirical study only)
* Professional Development and Organisational Change ( service development project only)

Alternatively students may choose for their dissertation to undertake an indepth analysis of an area of policy or practice or to prepare three papers for publication.

Indicative non-core content Students select optional courses from a wide range of available options including:

* Advanced assessment skills
* Clinical specialities.

Other options from our BSc programme may also be available. Students who have already studied modules at undergraduate or graduate level at King's may be able to incorporate this study into the programme, subject to certain limits, provided that the credits have not already contributed to an award. Modules studied elsewhere may be incorporated through accreditation of prior certificated learning (subject to a successful accreditation claim).
For full details of the programme structure please click hereFull details of the range of options available can be found by clicking here

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT The majority of assessment is by coursework; some modules are also assessed by one examination.

MODULES More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year. Developing Cancer Nursing Practice - Required Dissertation Module - Required Evidence-based Decision Making In Healthcare - Required Measurement and Evaluation For Healthcare Practice - Required Issues in the Conduct of Healthcare Research - Optional Professional Development & Organisational Change - Optional

For specialist pathways you must normally be working in a practice role, which involves regular patient/client contact. The College cannot arrange clinical placements. The normal entry requirement for graduate study is a first degree The normal entry requirement for postgraduate study is a first degree - normally a minimum 2:1 degree (or overseas equivalent). Applicants with other backgrounds or qualifications, including those without a first degree, can be considered. If you do not meet the normal entry requirements or you have only the minimum academic standard you should pay particular attention in preparing your supporting statement and CV to ensure that you draw attention to evidence of potential success at graduate level. This might include publication, preparation of substantial reports or active participation in funded research.Applicants wishing to enrol on this pathway should be working in an appropriate clinical care setting for the duration of the programme. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)

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  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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FUNDING Staff from contracted Trusts are eligible to have their study funded, subject to agreement by their manager. Students not sponsored by their employer may wish to pursue other sources of funding. Some scholarships may be available. Prospective students may also wish to consult the Directory of Grant-making Trusts and Charities (available in local libraries). Self-funding students may wish to consider a Career Development Loan

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