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Technology and Simulation in Clinical Practice MA

This masters degree will:

  • examine how simulation technologies contribute to learning and teaching clinical practice
  • develop your expertise in evaluating the use of simulation and educational technologies in clinical settings
  • apply theories of learning to the analysis of clinical settings, to enhance work-based learning
  • explore how simulation contributes to interprofessional communication and team-based working
  • critically appraise policy and research literature on technology and simulation as learning resources
  • enable you to become part of a cohort of expert practitioners who can help formulate, establish and further develop theoretical models underpinning the role of technology and simulation in clinical education.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

  • study a programme set up in collaboration with the London Deanery
  • be taught by leading researchers in the field of simulation and educational technology
  • draw on education research to review your professional practice
  • develop your advanced analytical skills through intensive face-to-face teaching, organised around clinical timetables
  • gain the ability to facilitate, research and innovate strategies for technologyand simulation-based learning in clinical practice
  • become eligible for fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), depending on your choice of optional modules.

Who is this programme for?

Anyone with an interest in, and experience of, teaching and learning with technology and simulation in clinical settings.

Entry requirements

A good first degree or equivalent, and relevant professional experience.

How are you assessed?

By coursework assignments and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.

Attendance

Face-to-face evening, full-day or weekend sessions.

More information

Download our programme brochure (pdf, 0.37mb) or leaflet (pdf, 0.13mb).

 

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