Supported study modules for MSc Advanced Professional Practice (masters level) (ADV712 / ADV749 / ADV750 / ADV751)

Choose to study an area of interest in depth, reflect on your learning and use this learning to enhance your own professional practice
CPD for healthcare professionals
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Supported study modules for MSc Advanced Professional Practice (masters level) (ADV712 / ADV749 / ADV750 / ADV751)

Choose to study an area of interest in depth, reflect on your learning and use this learning to enhance your own professional practice
CPD for healthcare professionals

Key features

These modules have been specifically designed to enable you to develop your own professional practice by undertaking and reflecting on learning and experience gained through a period of supported independent study related to your agreed learning objectives, whatever your professional background.
You will be supported by the module teaching team throughout the module with support tailored to your individual needs and include an introduction and overview of the module to develop learning outcomes and facilitate your progress during the period of independent study. 
This module is offered to all health professionals with separate options especially tailored for dieticians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and social workers. All groups are taught together but will be assessed separately. The module titles are:
  • ADV712 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Supported Independent Study
  • ADV749 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Dietetic Practice: Supported Study
  • ADV750 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Occupational Therapy Practice: Supported Study 
  • ADV751 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Physiotherapy Practice: Supported Study 
Module codes

ADV712 / ADV749 / ADV750 / ADV751 


Credits

20


FHEQ level

Level 7 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ masters degree


Location

Online

Student at her laptop

Course details

 On successful completion of your chosen module you will be able to:
  • reflect on, apply and critically evaluate personal learning gained through a period of independent study
  • demonstrate advanced evidence based knowledge and skills from the relevant specialist subject area in your area of practice
  • apply critical analysis of theory and research findings to your own practice and development of service
  • demonstrate critically reflexive approaches to practice in your area of practice
  • identify and evaluate improvements for practice and service provision in your area of practice.

Module dates

Delivery 1
8, 29 October, 26 November 2025 - Provisional dates
Delivery 2
28 January, 25 February, 18 March 2026 - Provisional dates
(Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit).
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ for further information please contact the Professional Development Unit.
Assessment
The assessment for all supported study modules is a 4,000-word written reflective critical and analytical discussion.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit). 
ADV712 can be taken as a standalone professional development module, as an optional module towards a number of MSc Advanced Professional Practice pathways or as an optional module towards the MClinRes Clinical Research programme ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ please contact the Professional Development Unit for further information. 
ADV749 can be taken as a standalone professional development module or as a pathway specific module towards the MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Dietetics only.
ADV750 can be taken as a standalone professional development module or as a pathway specific module towards the MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy only.
ADV751 can be taken as a standalone professional development module or as a pathway specific module towards the MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Physiotherapy only.

Admissions information 

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms. 
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
Admissions information Additional information and documentation required for the application process.Access to application forms, download guides and confirmation information. Visit our admissions homepage.

Entry requirements

To be considered for a place on these modules:
  • You must have previously studied to graduate level.
  • All supported study modules ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ you must be a health and social care professional or a social worker registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • ADV749, ADV750, and ADV751 ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ you must have a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above in the area specified by the module title.
These modules rely on you having a good knowledge of your working environment and you must be able to draw upon this to address a problem you intend to solve within the workplace.
Clinicians without a degree but with appropriate experience may be eligible to apply. You'll be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.

Fees and funding

Fees
Funding
Funding for this module may be available through your employing trust. To apply please contact your TrustÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s Educational Co-ordinator who will guide you through the application process.
If you work in the private, independent and voluntary sector, please contact your employer who will advise you.

Further information

For further information regarding these modules, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, PL4 6AB
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586951
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1752 586958

Module lead

The module lead for all these modules is Dr Keith Walker