Queen Margaret University
| Queen Margaret University | |
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| Queen Margaret University Queen Margaret University Drive Musselburgh Scotland EH21 6UU | Telephone : 0131 474 0000 Email : rilo@qmu.ac.uk Website : Queen Margaret University |
| School of Health & Social Science : Podiatry | |
| MSc : P/T - 36-84 months | |
| PGCert : P/T | |
| PGDip : P/T | |
| Description: | This course offers podiatrists the opportunity to extend their knowledge in specialist areas and research at Masters level whilst minimising disruption to employment. This course is modular and is normally studied part-time over a minimum period of three years up to a maximum period of seven years. The full MSc programme can be studied without attendance at QMU although you will need access to a computer and the internet to access QMU's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) where you will access the course material and be in constant contact with tutors and fellow learners. You can however select to study modules that require part time attendance at QMU, which will be for a short time during October, January and May. The duration of attendance will depend on the modules that you select. You may also register as an associate student to study individual modules in areas of interest Areas covered by the course: Compulsory modules: * Research methods * Project. Examples of elective modules: * Pharmacology for podiatrists * The ageing foot * Tissue viability * Current developments in podiatry * Managing change in healthcare * Working together in the management of chronic pain * Evidence-based health and social care * Developing professional practice work-based learning * Podiatric mechanics * Medicine and pathology * Diabetes modules from the MSc in Diabetes * Appropriate modules from the MSc Physiotherapy / MSc Occupational Therapy programmes. |
| Contact: | Gloria Dunlop |
| Telephone: | 0131 474 0000 |
| Email: | gdunlop@qmu.ac.uk |
| Qualification Information: | This MSc also provides an opportunity to study a module on Pharmacology for Podiatrist which has been approved by the Health Professions Council for annotation on their register. |
| Entry Requirements: | The course will be available to podiatrists who have a first or second class honours degree or who have a BSc degree with evidence of continual professional development. Applicants with professional experience and/or additional qualifications who do not meet the above criteria may also be favourably considered. |
| Fees: | Information on fees is available at: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/registry/feespg.htm |
| Funds: | Information on funding is available at: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective_students/funding.htm |
| International Information: | Information for international students can be viewed at: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective_students/international/international.htm |
| Website: | http://www.qmu.ac.uk/courses/PGCourse.cfm?c_id=200 |