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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!
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Masters Framework
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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
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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)
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Programme Structure
120 credits of Core modules
Research Methods (30)
Leadership (30)
Dissertation (60)
60 Subject/profession Specific
2x 30 or 4 X 15
90 credits of Core modules
Research Methods (30)
Dissertation (60)
90 Subject/profession Specific
3 x30 or 6 x15
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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?
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Professional Doctorate Framework
Dr Brian M. Ellis
Director of Programmes
Brian.Ellis@gcu.ac.uk
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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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.
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