Health & Social Care

• Online
• 2 - 5 years
• Enrolment date: September
• Admission enquiries: 01642 384176
• Application forms: 01642 384176
• E: sohscadmissions@tees.ac.uk
• Full-time study not available

This course is a collaborative venture between Teesside University and senior clinician and healthcare professionals. It is designed for science graduates and healthcare professionals who wish to develop advanced skills in the management of patients with active implantable medical devices. You will develop knowledge and skills relating to the function and technology of active implantable devices as well as the requirements of a monitoring and management service.

What you study

Core modules focus on evidence-based practice and research. Specialist modules address the science and technology of the devices and relevant physiology and pathology. You'll also cover the therapeutic role of these devices and the management of a monitoring service. The course is delivered entirely online except for a one-day induction at the University and six days' attendance at a specialist clinical centre.

How you learn

This course is delivered online following an induction at Teesside University. The e-learning incorporates the use of Blackboard to deliver learning materials (including presentations, lectures and podcasts) and to communicate with you. Tutorial support is available and encouraged for all modules. Blogs and Wikis are used to facilitate group discussion. Clinical mentors are allocated to provide support from experts within practice. You are also encouraged to attend six days of facilitated placement at another device-implanting centre to extend your experience, skills and theoretical knowledge.

How you are assessed

You will be assessed formatively using an e-portfolio (in some modules) and summatively using written assignments, case studies, examinations and a dissertation.

Career opportunities

As a science graduate you'll become a healthcare scientist able to take responsibility for monitoring and managing patients with active implantable devices (cardiac devices initially).

Entry requirements

Applicants should have an honours degree (2.2 classification or above) in a science subject and some relevant clinical experience is also required. Applicants with other relevant experience will be considered and may need to complete the Evidence-based Practice module successfully before joining the course.

For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section

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