Applied Ergonomics – (Grad.Cert.)

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The programme forms part of our Post Graduate Framework for Health Professionals which offers a wide range of accredited short courses and modules focused around patient centred care and evidence based practice.

Full time Students complete the programme in 6 months.

Part time students may take one to three years – undertaking modules at a pace to suit their busy lives.

Students are required to complete two core modules:-

* Clinical Ergonomics and Occupational Health
* Applied Ergonomics in the Workplace

Learning environment
The modules are studied through a variety of activities including keynote lectures, Seminar, tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, laboratory sessions, web-based learning. Self direction is encouraged from the beginning and develops throughout the modules.

The modules use:-

* Presentations, which encourage students to communicate their novel ideas, make interpretations and develop critical awareness with their peers from across the disciplines
* Case studies which encourage the students to review and evaluate their own practice;
* Practical and laboratory sessions which develop new skills for management and evaluation of practice.

Assessment
This Masters level programme has been developed in accordance with underlying principles currently held at the forefront of the professional and academic disciplines. Students are asked to show originality in the application of knowledge and understanding of how the boundaries of knowledge are advanced through practice.

Assessment includes:

* Case Study retrospective, representing a growth in knowledge and experience of the student during the taught part of the course
* Written assignments critically evaluating the current rationale and evidence base for the management of work related musculoskeletal disorders
* Practical assignment demonstrating ergonomic methods of assessment written up and supplemented with discussion

Typical duration
Full-time mode PGC: 5 months (Sept - Jan or Feb - June)

Participants wishing to study full-time begin studying in September or February (as offered). International students are advised to attend the Preparation of Higher Education programme offered by the University. The full-time participant will complete the 2 modules

Part-time mode MSc: One to Three Years

Participants wishing to study part-time may begin studying in either September or February. The modules are distinct entities in themselves and student will register for each module individually. Both modules must be completed within three Calendar years.

It is possible to move from full-time to part-time study to accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Many of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact on the overall duration of their study period.