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Primary Care
University of Glasgow
School of Medicine
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,290 - ≈ € 17,633 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Glasgow
* MPC: 12 months full-time; 24-60 months part-time
* PgDip: 12 months full-time; 24-36 months part-time
* PgCert: 24 months part-time
The programme has three compulsory courses and three optional courses. A research project takes place over a maximum of 12 months from receipt of a favourable ethics application.
Most courses run over 11 weeks (September to November, or January to March) with weekly sessions lasting approximately 2.5 hours. Teaching generally takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Core courses
* Introduction to primary care
* Population to individuals: statistics, epidemiology and critical appraisal for primary care
* Research methods
* Research project.
The following are all acceptable as projects
* Empirical data collection, involving either quantitative of qualitative methods
* Secondary analyses of routine data or datasets collected as part of a larger project
* Literature review using Cochrane-type systematic review approaches; thematic analyses; integrative approaches. (Please note, this is more extensive and rigorous than the literature review that forms part of any project submission)
* Case study
* Audit.
Optional courses
* Achieving clinical effectiveness
* Cardiovascular disease management in primary care
* Learning in practice
* Management of long-term conditions
* Social justice.
Contents
* MPC: 12 months full-time; 24-60 months part-time
* PgDip: 12 months full-time; 24-36 months part-time
* PgCert: 24 months part-time
The programme has three compulsory courses and three optional courses. A research project takes place over a maximum of 12 months from receipt of a favourable ethics application.
Most courses run over 11 weeks (September to November, or January to March) with weekly sessions lasting approximately 2.5 hours. Teaching generally takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Core courses
* Introduction to primary care
* Population to individuals: statistics, epidemiology and critical appraisal for primary care
* Research methods
* Research project.
The following are all acceptable as projects
* Empirical data collection, involving either quantitative of qualitative methods
* Secondary analyses of routine data or datasets collected as part of a larger project
* Literature review using Cochrane-type systematic review approaches; thematic analyses; integrative approaches. (Please note, this is more extensive and rigorous than the literature review that forms part of any project submission)
* Case study
* Audit.
Optional courses
* Achieving clinical effectiveness
* Cardiovascular disease management in primary care
* Learning in practice
* Management of long-term conditions
* Social justice.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
You should have a degree in a healthcare discipline or equivalent qualification although in exceptional circumstances other qualifications or experience may be considered. Applications are welcome from qualified personnel in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and allied health professionals as well as managers and those working or with an interest in primary care.
You are required to provide two references, a full degree transcript, a CV (resume) and a personal statement stating why you wish to study this programme at the University of Glasgow and how you intend to apply the personal skills developed on the programme in your professional life.
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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