StudyQA — Master: Paediatrics and Child Health

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This part-time programme has been designed for students with a wide range of background skills in paediatrics, who require a detailed understanding of:

core research methodologies
critical evaluation
evidence-based approaches
early life origins and scientific basis of childhood disease
innovations in diagnosis and treatment within paediatrics
All study programmes are part-time and comprise block face to face teaching sessions and web-based learning. The flexible, blended learning allows you to learn anytime, anywhere.

The programme will give students the opportunity to:

explore ideas around leadership development and the organisation and management of paediatric services
develop skills in teaching, learning and educational research within a paediatric setting
experience the benefits of working and learning within a diverse multi-professional team

Year 1
4 core modules which comprise the PG Cert (30ECTS):

Organising and Delivering High Quality Care in Paediatrics and Child Health
Science and Evidence in Paediatric Practice
Nutrition, Growth and Development of the Child
Recognition and Management of the Seriously Ill Child
Year 2
A choice of 4 out of 6 taught modules all comprising 7.5 ECTS:

Allergy and Immunology
Infectious Diseases and Host Defence
Paediatric Ventilation
Serious Infection and Critical Care in Children
Adolescent Health
Child Public Health and Social Paediatrics
Each of these optional modules includes a block of face to face teaching (2 days of lectures, tutorials and workshops and 1 optional day of clinic attendance) followed by 4 weeks of structured e-learning tasks which are all available on the web for distance learning.

The full MSc in Paediatrics in Child Health consists of 9 modules and comprises 90 ECTS:

In year 2:
The PG Dip modules (60ECTS)

+ Plus in Year 2:
A research methods and statistics module and Research Project leading to a Dissertation (30ECTS)

Dissertation Project

The research project can either be carried out wholly in year 2 or over years 2 and 3 depending on time available for study. The module commences in October following the completion of the PG Cert and comprises training in research methods and statistics structured to enable you to design, conduct and present a research project by Dissertation. Through completion of an MSc thesis, you will have gained experience in research methodology and techniques, design of a research project, data analysis and presentation, literature searching, critical appraisal and presentation of work for publication and at scientific and clinical meetings. In addition, you will have studied in depth a paediatric research project within your working environment.

Projects can either be carried out at Imperial College or at your own institution provided appropriate supervision can be established. An Imperial College based on-site supervisor will be identified to oversee the project and to make sure it stays on track. Supervisors will be confirmed at the beginning of the course and regular meetings with the on-site supervisor are essential to monitor progress.

Students will be required to present their project proposals (in written format) before commencement of the project and these will be approved by the Programme Director.

Projects can be laboratory or community based or be a systematic review of an area having implications for paediatrics and child health.

Assessment will be by both presentations of the written research Dissertation and a viva voce in September of the 2nd or 3rd year. Students will be required to give notification of submission by June of the year they wish to submit.

Normally a degree in medicine or a least an upper second class degree in a healthcare related subject such as nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy or similar health science. Exceptionally, students with a diploma who have substantial work experience in a healthcare field will also be considered (these applicants will have to successfully complete a special qualifying examination set by the College).

Dean's Master's Scholarships

Home/EU Students

Full tuition fees and a stipend of £17,000
5 places are available

Overseas Students

Full tuition fees and a stipend of £17,000
4 places are available

Stipends will be paid in monthly instalments, subject to satisfactory progression. Awardees on courses which last more than a year will have their £17,000 stipend spread over the full lengh of the degree.

The Faculty offers a wide range of Master's degree courses, as well as PG Certificates and Diplomas, and all students will belong to the Graduate School, which provides a comprehensive Transferable Skills Programme.

For any queries not covered here, please email James Osborne (PGT Administrator, Faculty of Medicine) at james.osborne@imperial.ac.uk.

Please note that there may be other scholarships offered by Schools, Institutes and Departments that make up the Faculty of Medicine. These are separate from the Dean's and Faculty Master's Scholarships described here and entail a different application process.

Eligibility

General Eligibility

These awards are open to all students who have made an application to the Faculty of Medicine by 30 April 2015 for admission to study for a full time or part time Master's course* at Imperial College London, starting in October 2015 (*or PG Cert for a course where that is the only route to the higher degree).

Please note that these awards can only be given to students who are studying a course run by the Faculty of Medicine. For a full list of these courses, please see our Master's Degree page.

It is not essential for applicants to have already received an offer of a place on a course, but the initial course application must be made before applying for a scholarship.

Residence Eligibility

Applications are accepted from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality.

Academic Eligibility

Candidates are expected to be able to provide evidence of outstanding academic ability. This will usually mean being among the highest achievers in their undergraduate cohort and in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class UK Honours degree or equivalent.
An applicant who does not meet this requirement (e.g. holds a second class undergraduate degree, is a health professional who did not undertake a degree course, or is from a non-traditional background*), will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that they have outstanding academic potential and substantial experience relevant to their chosen subject area. This should be included in the Personal Statement section of the application form. (*Those applicants without a degree will be required, where available, to pass a Special Qualifying Examination to gain entry to the chosen course).
Candidates with degrees from overseas institutions are strongly urged to determine if their scores/grades are equivalent to the relevant eligibility criteria.
Candidates who already have a postgraduate qualification should justify their request to have an additional postgraduate course funded by the faculty. This should be included in the Personal Statement section of the application form.
Candidates who wish to apply for a Master's course which starts as a PG Cert or PG Dip will only be considered if they are committed to completing the course to Master's level.
Scholarships awarded based on predicted grades will be conditional upon final results.

How to Apply
In order to be considered for the Dean's Master's Scholarships, potential candidates will need to have first applied for a place on a Master's course in the Faculty of Medicine. It is not essential to wait for an offer of a place to be made, but the initial course application must be made before submitting a scholarship application. To apply for a Master's course, please use our online admission system.

Once the application for the course has been submitted, those who wish to apply for a scholarship should complete our online form (Note: the Scholarship award panel will assess candidates on their scholarship application form NOT their course application, so make sure all key information is included in your scholarship application). The form will need to be completed in a single session, so please have the following information prepared:

Personal statement (not more than 1000 words).
Details of qualifications, achievements, awards, relevant experience and publications.
The title/s of the course/s which you have applied for.

Shortlisting will take place in May 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews which are currently scheduled for the week commencing Monday 8 June 2015. All interviews will take place via Skype between 9.00 and 17.00 BST. The scholarship application form includes a question regarding your country of residence in June 2015. We will use this information to identify your time zone and try to tailor your interview time accordingly, although we cannot guarantee that the slot allocated to you will be convenient for your time zone.

All candidates will be informed of the decision by the end of June 2015.

References

We will use the references that you provide as part of your course application process. Please do not send references to us directly as we will be unable to accept them. It is not essential that we receive your references in time to consider your scholarship application, although their absence may weaken your application. It is therefore recommended that you contact your referees directly to ask that they respond to your course application reference request before Friday 8 May 2015 (one week after scholarship applications close).

Terms and conditions

When applying for Faculty of Medicine Master's Degree Scholarships, candidates must agree to Imperial's terms and conditions regarding scholarships and bursaries.

Please note, the following conditions override the standard Imperial terms and conditions:

Both part time and full time students are eligible to apply.
An offer of a place is not required before applying, but candidates must first apply for a Master's course run by the Faculty of Medicine before applying for a scholarship.
Candidates who do not apply through the online form will not be considered for the Dean's Master's Scholarships.
Successful applicants who receive a Dean's Master's Scholarship will not be allowed to accept any other form of scholarship or bursary provided by Imperial College London for study during the 2015/16 academic year.
Scholarship stipends will be paid in monthly instalments over the length of the course, subject to satisfactory progress. Students on courses which are part time or start as a PG Cert will have their stipend paid in equal monthly instalments over the full length of the course.
Awardees will be required to participate in a small number of promotional activities during the course of their studies and allow their image to be used by Imperial for publicity purposes. Such activities may include (but are not limited to) attending special events and producing occassional print or web copy.

Deadline for applications is Midnight 30 April 2015

Applicants will be given a decision by 30 June 2015.

Applications are invited from outstanding candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide who have the potential to become leaders in their field.