Modules
Modules are delivered to students in a variety of ways which can be face to face or distance learning or a mixture of both. There are compulsory core courses (60 credits) to achieve common learning outcomes followed by a wide choice of elective courses (another 60 credits) and then a thesis on an agreed topic (another 60 credits) Themes within the programme can be identified for those with a specific interest.
Module Themes
Modules are split into five themes which are:
- Practice
- Research
- Management
- Educational Development
- Special Interest
The five themes describe the broad content of a module and are allocated to help students select a balanced suite of modules. You must select modules from at least two of the five themes.
Credits
The number of modules you complete will depend on which award you wish to exit the course with. The table below shows how many Scottish Credit Qulaification Framework (SCQF) points needed for each award.
| Award | Points |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate | 60 SCQF |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 120 SCQF |
| Full Mastes | 180 SCQF |
On average an idividual module is worth around 15-20 SCQF points.
Dissertation
The dissertation can only be taken by Master Students on achievement of 120 SCQF points for modules completed as part of the Scottish MSc in Primary Care Programme. It must be taken at the Institutionfrom which you wish to graduate and is worth 60 SCQF points
For further information on modules/courses please visit the relevant University webpage below.
Duration
The SSPC MSc in Primary Care is designed to be undertaken on a part-time basis and will normally take 3-5 years to complete. If you are concerned about approaching the 3-5 year completion limit, please do not hesitate to contact the Academic Tutor at your awarding institution to discuss this further.
