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Health and social carePostgraduate prospectus 2015

If you’ve got ambitions to get ahead, we can help.

A postgraduate qualification from the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education can be a great investment, whether you aim to use your qualification to stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs, or to help you gain that all-important promotion.

The Faculty is a unique partnership between Kingston University and St George’s, University of London, providing you with the facilities and expertise of two quite different but complementary institutions.

We offer a variety of postgraduate courses in the fast-moving fields of health and social care, from healthcare education and management, to radiography, community care, social work and rehabilitation. Whether you’re looking for a classic postgraduate programme, research opportunities or continuing personal and professional development (CPPD) options, we can offer you a high-quality education via flexible courses that enable you to fit study around work and other commitments.

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Contents

General information 6 Introducing the Faculty 8 Equipping you for a changing world 9 Continuing personal and professional development10 Expert knowledge12 Research themes and centres14 Sharing expertise16 Study resources17 Support for international students18 Kingston University campuses20 St George’s, University of London campus34 Maps35 Applications and further information

Taught courses and programmes in the Faculty23 Applied Exercise for Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc23 Clinical Leadership MSc24 Clinical Practice MRes24 Healthcare Practice PgCert/PgDip/MSc25 Midwifery/Registered Midwife for registered nurses PgDip25 Midwifery/Registered Midwife PgDip26 Nursing/Registered Nurse PgDip

Rehabilitation courses27 Physiotherapy MSc (pre-registration)27 Rehabilitation PgCert/PgDip/MSc

Radiography courses28 Breast Evaluation PgCert/PgDip/MSc29 Medical Imaging PgCert/PgDip/MSc29 Medical Imaging (Mammography) PgCert/PgDip/MSc30 Oncology Practice PgCert/PgDip/MSc

Social work courses31 Advanced Social Work PgCert/PgDip/MA31 Practice Education PgCert32 Professional Development in Social Work Graduate Certificate

(including consolidation)32 Professional Education and Training PgCert/PgDip/MA33 Social Work PgDip/MSW


Introducing the Faculty The Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education is one of the leading providers of health and social care education in the UK, and we’re proud to be playing a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce for London and beyond. We work closely with the NHS, other healthcare providers and the social services, so you can be sure your studies will be vocationally relevant and reflect the latest developments in your profession.

What’s on offer?With more than 7,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across our three south-west London sites (see below), we offer courses in nursing, midwifery and child health, paramedic science, radiography, rehabilitation sciences and social work, as well as a range of continuing personal and professional development programmes.

Where will you study?Depending on the course you choose, you will be based at one or more of the following sites:• Kingston University’s Penrhyn Road

campus, close to Kingston upon Thames town centre in south-west London

• Kingston University’s Kingston Hill campus, three miles from Kingston town centre

• St George’s, University of London campus at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London

• Partner NHS sites for clinical or professional practice experience

The location of each course is listed in the course description, and you can find out more about our campuses on pages 18–21.

When will you study?Our postgraduate courses are designed to be flexible, enabling you to fit study around work and family life. The study commitment varies depending on which course you take, but may include evening, weekend or day-release sessions.

If you don’t want to commit to a full postgraduate degree, our part-time modular programme is designed to meet your career and professional development needs. You

can take modules as standalone courses; these can count towards a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or masters degree.

How much will it cost?For information about money matters and funding, see Kingston University’s website – www.kingston.ac.uk/pgfunding – or contact our Student Life Centre advisory team:

T: +44 (0)20 8417 7315E: [email protected]

Student Funds Student Life CentreKingston UniversityJohn Galsworthy BuildingPenrhyn RoadKingston upon ThamesSurrey KT1 2EE

Information on funding for courses awarded by St George’s can be obtained from the Student Services team – see:www.sgul.ac.uk/student-life/student-finance/postgraduate-students

If you’re studying social work, there are various forms of finance available:• Employer sponsorship• Career development loan• Educational charities• Grants (Contact the postgraduate

admissions administrator for more details.)

Your employer may offer to sponsor you through your course, provide funding, day-release or guaranteed study leave. If they have any questions, please ask them to contact the relevant person listed on page 35.

Where can you find out more?There’s lots of information about the Faculty and each course on our website: www.healthcare.ac.uk

Alternatively, why not come and visit us in person and have a chat with our course directors at one of our postgraduate open days? To find out when the next open days are being held, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/visitus and www.sgul.ac.uk/visitus

We are a partnership between Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.Kingston University With more than 21,500 students, Kingston University is the largest provider of higher education in south-west London. The University is renowned for its careers- focused courses and strong industry links, and has established itself as a growing force in research.

The University is also leading the way with its entrepreneurial expertise, producing the most graduate start-up companies of any higher education institution in the United Kingdom for the fifth year running in 2014.

For more information about Kingston University, visit our website: www.kingston.ac.uk

St George’s, University of LondonSt George’s, University of London is the UK’s only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. Sharing a clinical environment with a major London teaching hospital, our innovative approach to education results in well-rounded, highly skilled clinicians, scientists, and health and social care professionals.

Rated in the top 250 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, our world-class multiprofessional health sciences education equips our graduates to meet today’s healthcare needs through relevant scientific research, clinical excellence, strong interpersonal skills and team-based working.

We recruit students who share our values, energy and ambition, and who are committed to addressing global healthcare challenges. Alumni include John Hunter, known as the ‘father of modern surgery’, and Edward Jenner, creator of the first vaccine used to eradicate smallpox. Our programmes are rigorous but we pride ourselves on the personal support we provide to our students, ensuring they become first-rate clinicians and scientists with their feet firmly on the ground.

For more information about St George’s, University of London, which is situated in Tooting, an up-and-coming area of London that boasts a desirable combination of restaurants, shopping and transport links, visit www.sgul.ac.uk


Our courses will help you:• develop and refine your knowledge and

understanding of a specialist area;• keep you up to date with recent

developments and legal requirements;• reflect critically on your practice, enabling

you to become more innovative, challenging and creative;

• develop your judgement and decision-making skills;

• be responsive, resourceful and effective as an agent of change;

• promote your understanding of ethically sound practice;

• increase your competency levels and networking skills; and

• manage others and supervise and assist their learning.

Focus on management skillsOur postgraduate courses are designed to develop leaders for the health and social care professions.

Professional and personal development is a key element of each programme and, depending on the course you choose, you will take modules covering issues such as managing people, managing change, critical thinking, managing information, and power, risk and decision-making within the context of health and social care.

Knowledge from practiceThere is regular crossover between academia and practice within the Faculty, ensuring that you’ll benefit from staff members’ professional knowledge and experience, and that our curriculum reflects current issues in health and social care. For example, in the School of Nursing, academic staff have been seconded to work in the NHS in leadership roles and practice development. Also, in the School of Midwifery and Child Health, two midwives and one children’s nurse have been seconded to the University from local NHS trusts to gain teaching experience, and a midwifery lecturer was seconded as a specialist midwife to an NHS trust. For more information on how we collaborate with the health and social care professions, see page 14.

Continuing personal and professional development Alongside our portfolio of masters degrees, we offer a flexible and diverse portfolio of continuing personal and professional development (CPPD) courses open to all health and social care practitioners wishing to develop their knowledge and skills.

You do not need to have a first degree, and you may be able to gain credit for prior learning. Visit www.healthcare.ac.uk/cppd for more information.

We currently provide courses for around 2,000 health and social care practitioners each year. Areas covered include acute and critical care; first contact and urgent care; long-term conditions and end-of-life care; midwifery, family and public health; mental health; learning disabilities; and professional development.

You can choose from a programme of courses, modules and specialist study days. Modules can build to a diploma or a BSc in Health Care Practice.

We are a preferred provider for NHS London and work closely with NHS trusts, social services, the independent sector and service users to ensure that our courses support the development of evidence-based practice, leadership of change and service-user involvement.

PPD Programme OfficeT: +44 (0)20 8725 1755E: [email protected]/cppd


Did you know? Many of our postgraduate degree modules are offered on a standalone basis as short courses. For details, see www.healthcare.ac.uk/cppd

Equipping you for a changing world Health and social care professionals operate in a climate of continuing change. Our courses will help you to think critically about your work, discover new ways to enhance your practice, and develop management and leadership skills for the future. Many former students report that their qualification has had a significant impact on both their current practice and their potential for career progression.


Expert knowledgeWe offer a first-rate education informed by the latest international evidence-based research and practice. Our teaching team comprises practising professionals and professors who are experts in their fields. Below are some examples of how their work has influenced health and social care practice.

Pain self-management programme praised by NICEA programme developed by Mike Hurley, professor of rehabilitation sciences, which helps people to self-manage their chronic knee and hip pain, has been hailed as an example of good healthcare practice by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Called Enabling Self-management and Coping for Arthritic Pain through Exercise (ESCAPE-pain), the programme integrates information, coping strategies and exercises, and has been shown to reduce pain, improve physical function, reduce healthcare costs and provide wide psychosocial benefits. The programme also demonstrated that group physiotherapy can achieve as effective results as single-patient sessions for around half the cost.

Professor Hurley says: “We know that exercise does work, but a lot of people don’t keep it up when they’re left to do it on their own. ...we’ve found that the communal aspect, with shared learning and a support structure, is really important in ensuring patients keep up their exercises.”

Bridges – supporting self-management after strokeRehabilitation expert Dr Fiona Jones’ pioneering self-management programme for stroke survivors has been adopted by healthcare providers across the United Kingdom, and has even been rolled out as far afield as New Zealand.

Known as Bridges, the programme consists of three main components: workshops providing in-depth training for health professionals; one-to-one sessions where patients learn how to develop their self-management skills; and a workbook enabling stroke survivors to set personal targets, chart their achievements and draw inspiration from others.

Since its inception in 2005, 55 workshops have been held around the UK, training more than 900 stroke practitioners; resulting in significant changes to the practice of post-stroke practitioners in using more person-centred and self-management approaches.

Bridges has been so successful that it has

been endorsed by the UK Forum for Stroke Training, has been sited as an exemplar case study in NHS London’s Life after stroke: commissioning guidance, and was recently launched as a social enterprise – Bridges Self-Management Limited.

The spin-off company aims to increase Bridges’ reach and impact so greater numbers of people can benefit from the training and tools offered. “The evolution of this social enterprise will not only increase the reach of this model of rehabilitation but also reinvest resources into advancing stroke research,” says Dr Jones.

Find out more: www.bridges-stroke.org.uk

Improving end-of-life care for people with learning disabilitiesSenior research fellow Dr Irene Tuffrey-Wijne leads a programme of research aimed at improving health and end-of-life care for people with intellectual disabilities. Her programme of research into palliative care and dealing with bereavement for people with learning disabilities is the first of its kind internationally.


Dr Tuffrey-Wijne’s research has been used in independent and government inquiries into healthcare for people with learning disabilities. Her research also forms the evidence base for national NHS commissioning guidance for end-of-life care for people with learning disabilities. In addition, her findings have been used in the national palliative care guidance in England (as part of the National End of Life Care Programme’s The route to success guides) and in the Netherlands, as well as in extensive education programmes for those working with people with learning disabilities in Norway and Australia.

Dr Tuffrey-Wijne recently completed a study into factors affecting the safety of patients with learning disabilities in NHS hospitals (funded by National Institute for Health Research). The findings are being used to raise awareness of the particular needs of patients with learning disabilities with professionals and policymakers.

Dr Tuffrey-Wijne has written several books, including How to break bad news to people

with intellectual disabilities, which offers unique and flexible guidelines that can be used by practitioners. Positive feedback to the book led Dr Tuffrey-Wijne to develop a website of resources that could be used by practitioners, families and carers to ease the process of breaking bad news to people with, and without, intellectual disabilities.

Policy and practice change in psychiatric hospitals in FinlandResearch into service-user involvement in mental health care, led by Professor Mary Chambers, has resulted in the development of an EU-funded educational intervention for registered mental health nurses to deliver effective, ethically appropriate therapeutic interventions for highly distressed and disturbed patients.

The study began by looking at nurses’ attitudes towards mental illness, and pinpointed differences between countries. “Some had a more positive attitude towards users, while others tended to take a slightly more authoritarian approach to care,” Professor Chambers said. “This information

enabled us to develop training packages specifically tailored to each country’s needs.”

Professor Chambers worked with academics, mental health professionals and service users in-country to develop an online curriculum to address these issues. Known as ePsychNurse.Net, the e-learning programme was piloted and tested in the UK and Finland.

The key results were:• a decrease in the number of critical

incidents on the wards;• decreased use of coercive interventions

(used as last resort);• increased confidence in working with

distressed patients/service users;• increased uptake of nurse training; and• a change of policy about the use of

coercive interventions.

The findings were taken up and implemented by a number of psychiatric hospitals in Finland.


Research themes and centresIn the last Research Assessment Exercise, 70 per cent of the Faculty’s research was judged to be internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour; of that, 15 per cent was considered world leading. Some of our current research themes and centres are outlined below.

The Faculty combines the research expertise and resources of a modern university with those of an established medical school. We actively collaborate with the public and patients, with public-sector services, across our disciplines, and through network organisations such as the Academic Health Science Network for South London.

Current research themesWe undertake research within the following themes:• Health and social care issues for people

with long-term conditions and their family carers. Areas include stroke, dementia, mental health problems and people with learning disabilities

• Exercise and rehabilitation for health and wellbeing

• Innovation and interprofessional working in the health, social care and education workforce

• Public and patient engagement in research• Education practice and education for the

professions• Children and families

Research centresThrough our research centres, we publish reports, articles and books, contribute to UK and international conferences, and engage in global networks and collaborations.

The Centre for Health and Social Care ResearchAcademics in the Centre for Health and Social Care Research work in collaboration with other universities to undertake research that directly informs policy and practice.

The Centre addresses a broad range of issues, including how best to educate and train health and social professionals, and works extensively with service users to discover effective strategies to manage long-term conditions. The Centre also supports a growing number of research students.

The Centre leads on the development of the Faculty’s Clinical Academic Career Pathway, including the Masters in Research in Clinical Practice (MResCP) – see page 24.

Contact:Professor Vari Drennan Associate dean for researchT: +44 (0)20 8725 2339E: [email protected]

The Centre for Public EngagementEstablished in 2013, the Centre for Public Engagement builds on the excellent work already undertaken in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education. Through its research, consultation, education and other events, it aims to positively influence policy and practice in patient, public and service user and carer engagement in health and social care service development, education and research.

The Centre works in partnership with health, social care and education organisations, service providers, local communities and groups representing service users and carers. Ultimately, the Centre intends to become a beacon of good practice for public engagement.

Contact:Holly ElsonT: +44 (0)20 8725 6431 E: [email protected]

Find out more For more information on research undertaken in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, and for details about research publications, please visit our website: www.healthcare.ac.uk/research

We welcome research students wishing to study for the following qualifications:• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Master of Science by Research and

Dissertation (MSc) • Doctor of Philosophy by Published

Research Works (PhD)

Students can register for the MPhil or PhD through either Kingston University or St George’s, University of London. Students wishing to pursue the MRes and PhD by Published Research Works should register through Kingston University. For more information, including how to apply, visit:• www.kingston.ac.uk/researchdegrees• www.sgul.ac.uk/courses/

postgraduate/research-degrees

Research degreesExamples of doctoral student studies:• Exploring the factors influencing access

to health services for looked-after children of black minority ethnic origin or mixed heritage

• Exploring family relationships when people with dementia need intimate care

• Gene therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

• A study to develop a patient-centred tool for professionals to assess the quality of care in the context of an integrated care pathway for falls

• Protecting the perineum at birth: how have midwives interpreted the evidence for practice?

• A study of patient adherence in antibiotic clinical trials and its relationship to bacterial resistance and socioeconomic status

• Supervision in the Allied Health Professions (AHPs): A qualitative exploration

• A comparison of exercise training with relaxation intervention in lymphoma patients post-chemotherapy

• The impact of risk management practice upon the implementation of recovery-orientated care in community mental health services

• Exploring barriers and enablers to self-management after stroke

• An analysis and comparison of child protection practice between South-African-trained social workers and UK-trained social workers practising in the UK

• The attitudes of nurses and midwives towards mental illness: A comparative study



Sharing expertise

Many of our courses enable you to work alongside professionals from other healthcare disciplines: we have been rated as among the best for interprofessional education.

The Faculty has received top marks from the NHS for the high quality of training it provides. NHS Health Education South London rated the Faculty top in more professions than any other education provider in London, with physiotherapy, learning disabilities nursing and child nursing coming first in their categories in the latest contract performance management league tables. Our performance continues to improve year on year, and the latest figures show an average improvement of 4.7 per cent across all professions in 2012/13, with learning disability nursing scoring 13.6 per cent higher than in 2011/12, taking it from fourth to first place; and an 11.7 per cent increase for therapeutic radiography raises it from third to second place.

The Faculty has also been commended in external reviews of nursing, midwifery, radiography and rehabilitation, rating it among the best for interprofessional education, clinical skills teaching using simulation, the use of new technology in online learning, and for our innovative developments.

Our Rehabilitation MSc attracts doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists and language therapists, enabling students to share a huge range of knowledge and experience.

You will also collaborate with clinical colleagues in a variety of health and social care institutions, including St George’s Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. This close collaboration means that NHS staff are often invited to make substantial contributions to the teaching and development of courses.

The quality of our education continually improves while, at the same time, we cherish and promote the values of providing a wide access gate and encourage diversity within the workforce.

Collaborations with practice areas ensure our courses meet the current and future needs of the NHS and social care agencies. They also keep you up to date with the latest developments.

• The Faculty was selected to develop a new academic partnership with The Royal Marsden School of Nursing and Rehabilitation. We have validated programmes for nurses and allied health professionals and have worked with the Marsden to develop innovative cancer education programmes, research and multiprofessional opportunities.

• We were the only university in London to be awarded a National Institute of Health Research grant to run an MRes Clinical Practice programme. This gave us three years’ funding to provide a full-time sponsored programme with fees and salary replacement for a cohort of 10 clinical staff. It is part of an ambitious and innovative government programme of modernising clinical/academic careers.

• We are working with local NHS partners to develop new roles to support academic/clinical career development. To date, we have brokered a variety of secondments for academic staff to work in the NHS in leadership roles and practice development.

• Internationally, the Faculty is working with a number of organisations to promote cross-cultural benefits from sharing educational and professional experiences. Partners include the Gibraltar Health Authority, the Royal College of Midwives in Macedonia and the Medical Research Council in The Gambia.

• As a result of our reputation in workforce and primary care nursing research, we were commissioned to evaluate community nursing services in Hong Kong. This work made recommendations about service models and career pathways in Hong Kong.


Study resources The partnership between Kingston University and St George’s, University of London, means you will have access to excellent facilities across the two organisations.

Faculty resourcesWe offer a range of specialist resources:• Healthcare skills labs and clinical teaching

facilities • Dissection room, anatomical models and

a bone library• Dedicated radiography lecture suite, including

a practical room, and a digital-imaging library• Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy

Training (VERT) suite – a simulated cancer treatment room that enables students to master skills needed to provide cancer patients with vital doses of radiotherapy via visualisation of 3D images of both a patient and a linear accelerator treatment machine beamed onto a large screen

• Two X-ray sets with digital imaging, enabling students to gain simulated practical experience under safe conditions and to undertake radiographic demonstrations, equipment tests and research projects

• Computing facilities with specialist software• Library access at all Kingston campuses; St

George’s, University of London; the Institute of Cancer Research at the Royal Marsden Hospital; and at clinical placement sites

St George’s, University of London facilitiesAt St George’s, the expertise and support of some of the world’s finest healthcare teaching professionals and biomedical scientists will be at your disposal from day one. Your progress will also owe much to some extraordinary on-site resources.

St George’s Graduate School provides a focus for the organisation, administration and support of postgraduate study. The Graduate School collaborates with the St George’s Postgraduate Society to enhance the training and pastoral care of every postgraduate student.

The St George’s library gives you access to extensive print collections and thousands of electronic journals and databases, and also offers silent and social learning study space. Extracurricular opportunities are plenty: there’s a dance studio, a music room, a games room and a rich cultural life to take part in. The Robert Lowe sports centre is also on site and available to students at heavily subsidised rates. For details, see www.sgul.ac.uk

Kingston University facilitiesKingston University offers support for many aspects of student life – from advice about essentials such as accommodation and finance, to leisure activities and healthcare facilities. For full details, see www.kingston.ac.uk/student-services

The University’s learning resources centres (LRCs) at Kingston Hill and Penrhyn Road campuses are open 24 hours a day during key teaching weeks, and provide excellent library and computing facilities. The LRCs have zoned study areas to help you choose the best place to work – silent study, quiet study, group study, phone zones, and food and drink zones. There are clusters of PCs and wireless connectivity for laptop use, including free internet and email access. Both Kingston Hill and Penrhyn Road LRCs also contain learning cafes. See www.kingston.ac.uk/library for more information.

Distance learningOnline study is a key element of many of our courses, and you will have access to StudySpace, Kingston University’s online learning tool. StudySpace contains learning and teaching resources, multimedia material, discussion boards, wikis and blogs, as well as providing the ability to create your own profile, networks and groups. You can use this environment to study where you want, when you want, from any internet-enabled computer.

Graduate centresKingston University provides graduate centres at both the Kingston Hill and Penrhyn Road campuses. These offer space for private study, meetings and seminars, computing facilities and a social area for relaxing.

Postgraduate students can also mix with staff in dedicated restaurant areas at Penrhyn Road campus (the Picton Room) and Kingston Hill campus (the Centenary Room).

Kingston University and St George’s, University of London have lots to offer if you are thinking of studying in the UK. Both locations provide a great environment in which to study and experience UK life – see pages 18 to 21 to find out more. London’s excellent transport links also give you easy access to the rest of the UK and Europe.

Kingston University supportWith students from 150 countries, Kingston University is a truly multicultural institution. We provide a range of services designed to help international students settle into university life, such as welcome and orientation events, language support and our

International Student Advisory Centre. We also offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries to help you fund your studies. In addition, we offer a number of accommodation options to suit your needs.

To find out more about life as an international student, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/internationalsupport

English languageOur pre-sessional English courses will help you develop the language skills you will need for postgraduate study. Visit www.kingston.ac.uk/presessional for more information.

St George’s, University of London supportSt George’s, University of London welcomes an increasing number of students from all over the world. Our support programme for international students has been designed to make your transition to living in the UK as easy as possible.

We have a dedicated team to support you throughout your studies, and our Student Centre provides a ‘one-stop shop’ to gain advice and information about all the ways we can support you through your studies.

Visit www.sgul.ac.uk/international for more information.

Support for international studentsAre you an international student interested in studying in the UK? Kingston University and St George’s, University of London offer a range of healthcare and social care courses that welcome international applicants.



Kingston University campuses

Penrhyn Road campusPenrhyn Road is the University’s main campus and is close to Kingston town centre. Central University facilities, such as the gym and health centre, are based here. The University has recently invested millions of pounds in the campus to provide new teaching and learning facilities, including specialist laboratories for subjects such as anatomy, radiology and sports science.

To find out more, see www.kingston.ac.uk/pgpr

The University’s Kingston Hill campus is located around three miles from Kingston town centre. The campus offers a safe, attractive environment in which to study, plus a first-class learning resources centre (the Nightingale Centre). It also benefits from a new £26million building that provides some of the best teaching facilities in the country, as well as good transport links and free parking. The campus includes a graduate centre, which provides dedicated space for study, meetings, computing and socialising for our postgraduate students.

To find out more, see www.kingston.ac.uk/pgkh

Kingston Hill campus


Kingston, LondonClose to central London, Kingston is a beautiful place to study.Kingston upon Thames is located in south-west London, around 12 miles (19km) from Trafalgar Square. Although part of Greater London, Kingston is a thriving town in its own right, packed with historic buildings, great shops, leisure venues and open spaces.

Situated by the River Thames and close to Richmond and Bushy parks, Kingston is one of the capital’s most attractive areas; it’s also one of the safest. And with the city centre only 25 minutes away by train, you don’t have far to travel to access all the opportunities that London has to offer.

Travelling to KingstonGetting to Kingston University is easy wherever you live. Situated just off the M25, serviced by both Kingston and Norbiton train stations and on many bus routes, Kingston is easily accessible whichever mode of transport you choose. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are just a short distance away too.

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St George’s, University of London campus The St George’s campus is a compact site located in Tooting, south-west London, and is 20 minutes from central London by Tube. The University shares the site with one of the busiest hospitals in the NHS, which means there is always a huge diversity of clinical study material to work with.

A compact campusAll the Faculty’s amenities are based on one campus at St George’s, with teaching rooms, lecture theatres and clinical skills laboratories within walking distance from each other. Support and leisure facilities, such as the library, IT suites, Students’ Union, counselling services, bar, cafe and sports centre, are also located on campus, so it doesn’t take long to find your way around. This helps to foster a friendly working environment. Teachers, support staff and students all share the same facilities, which enables you to get to know people easily too.

Facilities and resourcesAs a student of a course taught at St George’s, University of London, you will have access to their extensive resources, including five computer rooms, one with 24-hour access; comprehensive library resources; excellent clinical and laboratory facilities; and sports and social facilities. You will also be able to use teaching rooms for private study when they’re not in use for formal teaching.

As you train, you should always be looking ahead, and part of our job is to look ahead with you. Our careers service works to

support current students and recent graduates, and help everyone find and maintain the healthcare career of their dreams. We work with tutors to ensure that careers activities are specific to your programmes and future profession.

St George’s HospitalWith more than 7,000 dedicated staff, St George’s Hospital serves a population of 1.3million people across south-west London. Services include cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neuroscienes and renal transplantation.


Tooting Tooting is one of south London’s most culturally vibrant areas, with an exciting, diverse background of people and cultures.

Tooting is thriving, thanks to its trendy restaurants, cool bars, cafes, arts club, shops and green spaces. The town also has excellent transport links, with two Tube stations, one train station and multiple bus routes. Hop on the Tube at Tooting Broadway and you’ll be in central London in just 20 minutes.

Tooting’s diversity is reflected in the range of local facilities in the area. There is an excellent selection of decently priced restaurants with cuisine from all corners of the globe. Tooting is particularly renowned for its curry houses and cafes specialising in food from the Indian subcontinent.

And if you fancy a little peace and quiet, as well as several small park areas, Wandsworth Common and Tooting Bec Common are within easy reach.

Health and social care courses

“ What you are taught during the week, the very next day you put it into practice.”

Martyn Keen, senior lecturer, School of Nursing


How long is each course?

Unless otherwise stated, courses run for the following duration:

Full-time courses: 1 year Full-time study can range from three to five days’ per week attendance, supplemented by your own study.

Part-time courses: 2 years Part-time study often takes place at weekends or in the evenings.

For full details, please check the course webpage.

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Suitable for health professionals with an interest in exercise and the potential of physical activity, this course, which is validated by and taught at St George’s, University of London, incorporates the exploration of physical activity in various critical settings within the public health arena (eg obesity, sedentary lifestyles and diabetes). This is a flexible programme structured to provide core and option modules tailored to the individual student profile.

What will you study?In parallel to and offering shared learning with the MSc Rehabilitation, this course offers the opportunity to enhance the skills of critical enquiry and gain an appreciation of the underlying theory, research and policy guiding current health practice. There is a strong emphasis on exercise physiology, the role of exercise through the lifespan, and psychology for exercise to understand issues critical to adherence and behaviour change.

AssessmentShort-answer questions; measuring physiological parameters important as outcome measures in prescribing exercise; literature review involving critical analysis, professional communication and report writing; poster and oral presentations; research project. All assignments can be tailored to an area of your own interest and choice.

Examples of modulesAdvanced Exercise Prescription; Critical Thinking in Practice; Exercise Through the Lifespan; Practical Data Analysis: qualitative and quantitative approaches; Research Methods; Research Project; Option modules (eg Psychology for Exercise for Health; Cognitive Behavioural Approaches for Exercise for Health; Managing Fatigue, Obesity and Exercise for Health. You can also choose from our MSc Rehabilitation modules: Policy and Practice in Healthcare; Life after Stroke; Pain Management; Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Quality and Innovation in Rehabilitation; Professional Development in Rehabilitation.)

Key features• The course is validated by and taught at St George’s, University of

London. Before starting the course, you will discuss your sphere of work, personal preference and professional aspirations to select appropriate modules and create an individual programme plan.

• You will have the chance to meet other postgraduate students with whom you will share the core modules.

• You can take individual modules as free-standing short courses without committing to the full MSc.

• The course can be taken full time over one calendar year (Thursdays and Fridays) or part time over two years (attending for one day). More-flexible routes can be discussed with the course director, as long as the course is completed within five years.

• There are two entry points to this course: September and January.

Applied Exercise for Health PgCert/PgDip/MScwww.sgul.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught

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Find out morePostgraduate administratorT: +44 (0)20 8725 2333E: [email protected]

Clinical Leadership MScwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgclinicalleadership2015

This innovative course, designed for professional healthcare workers and mentors who are keen to learn more about leadership and management techniques, links theory to practice by combining academic teaching with work-based learning. It covers theories of leadership and managing change, and enables you to carry out teaching and learning projects that are relevant to your workplace. Many of our students have been promoted as a direct result of studying this course.

What will you study?The course consists of taught modules and work-based learning projects, and enables you to explore a topic of interest in depth, with the aim to publish. You will learn how to lead and manage healthcare practice and implement research advances to enrich evidence-based practice. The course will also enable you to develop your ability to implement workplace learning in clinical settings and to competently research healthcare issues within your workplace. You will also gain the skills to prepare you for management of change and to apply your learning to projects within the workplace.

AssessmentModule-related assignments, presentations and a ‘capstone’ project

Examples of modulesHealthcare Management and Evaluation; Leadership and Change Management; Work-based Learning; Research Methods and Data Analysis; Capstone Project

Key features• This masters qualification meets with current NHS requirements,

offering graduates greater opportunity to apply for promotion. • The curriculum is taught on a fortnightly basis at our Kingston Hill

campus, and can be studied part time over two years, enabling you to fit your studies in with other commitments.

• The level of academic support that you receive is up to you. As well as face-to-face meetings at the University being available, tutorials can take place via phone and/or email.

• You will have the chance to study alongside professionals from other disciplines; eg nurses, speech therapists, radiographers, doctors.

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Entry requirementsFirst-class degree (within past five years), at least six months’ post-qualifying experience, employment in relevant setting. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5. See webpage for details.

Find out moreDr Maria PontoT: +44 (0)20 8417 5712 E: [email protected]



Clinical Practice MReswww.sgul.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught

This course provides a programme of practical and academic study to prepare you for leadership and management in clinical research. It is suitable for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, and will enable you to promote and drive change in clinical practice.

What will you study?You will study the processes and principles associated with clinical practice research, developing a range of transferable and applied research skills that will enable you to plan, manage and independently undertake research. You will generate research questions, design and test data collection approaches and interpret results within a scientific framework. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to take your first step in your clinical research career. You will learn how to promote and drive change in clinical practice, and prepare yourself for a career in leadership and management of clinical research.

AssessmentResearch protocol, portfolio, oral and poster presentations, statistics examination, dissertation

Examples of modulesResearch Methods; Critical Appraisal; Statistics; Research Project Planning and Management; Applied Research in Clinical Practice; Research Project on a topic related to clinical practice

Key features• This course is taught at St George’s, University of London, Tooting. • You will be supported by an academic supervisor as well as a

clinical mentor from your own organisation to help facilitate data collection and negotiation through internal trust approval processes.

• You will meet with and discuss key areas with a wide range of subject experts and active researchers from different professional disciplines.

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“The course is very interactive and has a really student-centred philosophy. I’ve become involved in a range of research-focused activities, and the interprofessional nature of the programme is a huge benefit, as it shows how each of our existing knowledge and skillsets can be applied within clinical research.”

David Baker, occupational therapist, Royal Free Hospital (Clinical Practice MRes)

Entry requirementsFor full details and other entry routes, see the St George’s, University of London website: www.sgul.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught/clinical-practice-mres/entry-requirements


Healthcare Practice PgCert/PgDip/MScwww.sgul.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught

This interprofessional programme, which is taught at St George’s, University of London, is suitable for a broad range of healthcare practitioners, including nurses, midwives and allied health professionals working across a range of settings. It offers professional development appropriate for ‘generic’ and early career health professionals, as well as for the more-established practitioner wishing to move into an advanced practice role.

What will you study?The course will offer a varied and flexible programme of practical and academic study. As well as a generic route in which students self-select modules of study, there is a range of specialist routes that allow the exploration of your specialist areas of practice, including the development of advanced skills in autonomous practice. Specialist practice routes include: Advanced Practice; Advanced Practice in Clinical Cancer Care; Cancer Care; Cardiac Care; Intensive Care; Acute Medicine; Maternal and Child Health; Psychosocial Interventions; Community and Integrated Care.

There will be provision for APL, subject to the choice of study route followed, and a flexible framework offering interim awards (PgCert/PgDip) as well as the full MSc. Most modules are available on a free-standing basis. All routes include compulsory research modules.

Please note: apply directly to St George’s, University of London (see below). Students on the Cancer and Advanced Practice in Clinical Cancer Care routes will be taught and assessed at St George’s and the Royal Marsden School.

AssessmentOral presentations, negotiated work-based assessments, reports, seen and unseen examinations, literature reviews, scope of advanced practice, clinical logs, practice-based assessments, case presentations, dissertation

Examples of modulesResearch methods; dissertation (research project, work-based project or systematic review); specialist clinical compulsory modules and option modules, depending upon chosen study route – a range of acute care, community care and maternal and child health modules available

Key features• You may be able to claim exemptions from certain parts of the course

via our Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning system. • Core modules are shared with students from other postgraduate

programmes and facilitated by staff from a range of health-related professional backgrounds, offering interprofessional learning.

• You will be assisted in developing a programme plan relevant to your sphere of work, personal preference and professional aspirations. You will be allocated a personal tutor, a practice mentor and a research supervisor. A dedicated learning support lecturer is available on a self-referral basis to assist with language and academic skills development.

Entry requirementsFor full details, see the St George’s, University of London website: www.sgul.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught/healthcare-practice-msc/entry-requirements


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Midwifery/Registered Midwife for registered nurses PgDipwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgmidwiferyreg2015

This 18-month postgraduate diploma course has been designed for registered adult nurses who have already studied at degree level and would like to gain the knowledge, skills and values necessary to register as midwives on the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s professional register.

What will you study?You will study a wide range of subjects that provide the scientific knowledge base for midwifery practice, such as midwifery profession and practice, research, biological science, social science, health promotion/public health, and law and ethics.

AssessmentThere is a continuous assessment of theory and practice during the midwifery programme. Strategies used include extended essays, examinations, reflective journal writing and projects.

Examples of modulesTransition to Midwifery Practice; Social and Political Context of Midwifery Care; Midwifery and Complicated Childbearing; Effective Midwifery Practice; Improving Practice through Research

Key features• This course is taught at St George’s, University of London, Tooting, with

some modules delivered at Kingston University’s Kingston Hill campus.• We offer excellent practice placements in a variety of leading

hospital and community settings. You’ll gain hands-on experience of working with mothers and babies, with full supervision and mentoring from qualified staff.

• The course will prepare you to achieve the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and European Midwives Directives.

• You may also undertake a national/international visit to widen your midwifery experience.

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Entry requirementsRegistration as adult nurse (RNA) on the NMC Professional Register for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors (Parts 1 and 10); adult nursing degree (minimum 2.2). Apply via UCAS (code 4J33). See the course webpage for full details.

Find out moreAdmissions teamT: +44 (0)20 8417 5735E: [email protected]

Midwifery/Registered Midwife PgDipwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgmidwifery2015

This three-year postgraduate diploma course has been designed for health and science graduates who would like to gain the knowledge, skills and values necessary to register as midwives on the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s professional register.

What will you study?You will study a wide range of subjects that provide the scientific knowledge base for midwifery practice, such as midwifery profession and practice, research, biological science, social science, health promotion/public health, and law and ethics.

AssessmentThere is a continuous assessment of theory and practice during the midwifery programme. Strategies used include extended essays, examinations, reflective journal writing and projects.

Examples of modulesYear 1: Birth as a Life Event; Introduction to Professional Practice; Foundation for Biosciences in Childbearing; From Embryo to NeonateYear 2: Women’s Health and Illness; Principles of Research; Public Health and Childbearing; Dimensions of Health and Midwifery PracticeYear 3: Midwife as a Professional; Facilitating Women-Centred Care; Comparative Maternity Care; Improving Practice through Research

Key features• This course is taught at St George’s, University of London, Tooting,

with some modules delivered at Kingston University’s Kingston Hill campus.

• We offer excellent practice placements in a variety of leading hospital and community settings, where you’ll gain hands-on experience of working with mothers and babies, with full supervision and mentoring from qualified staff.

• The course will prepare you to achieve the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and European Midwives Directives.

• You may also undertake a national/international visit to widen your midwifery experience.

Entry requirementsHealth- or science-related degree (minimum grade 2.2); plus GCSE A*–C (or equivalent) in English Language, Science and Mathematics. Apply via UCAS (code 1A35). See course webpage for full details.


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Nursing/Registered Nurse PgDipwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgnursing2015

This two-year course covers the clinical knowledge and professional skills essential for a successful and satisfying nursing career. The curriculum is underpinned by contemporary evidence to ensure our newly registered nurses are fully equipped to excel in a constantly changing healthcare arena. It aims to prepare you for the realities of frontline nursing, where registered nurses are increasingly assuming clinical leadership and management roles. In addition, your practice will have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, their families and communities. You will study one of three fields of nursing.

What will you study?You will gain a portfolio of professional skills, knowledge and experiences, enabling you to work as a registered nurse in a range of health and social care arenas; for example, acute, high-dependency, rehabilitation, community, voluntary and independent settings. In addition to acquiring the specialist skills that your chosen field (adult, child or mental health) requires, you will also develop an understanding of the needs of service users in all three fields.

AssessmentTo include: portfolios, essays, examinations, presentations and skills practice within a safe simulation environment

Examples of modulesYear 1: Developing Knowledge and Skills for Nursing; Therapeutic Pharmacology for Nursing (field specific); Applying Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Nursing (field specific); Implementation and Evaluation of Nursing Care (field specific); Evidence for Effective NursingYear 2: Leadership, Management and Team Working; Health Improvement in Nursing (field specific); Complexities of Nursing (field specific); Complexities of Service Provision (field specific); Personal and Professional Development of the Nurse; Developing Nursing Practice through Research and Innovation

Key features• This course is taught across both Kingston University (Kingston Hill

campus) and St George’s, University of London.• Our nursing courses are developed and delivered in collaboration

with NHS London and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). By the end of the course you will be eligible to register with the NMC.

• Our innovative approaches to learning and teaching prepare confident and flexible registered nurses who can adapt the care they offer to the needs of individuals and their families and carers.

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“Kingston University had lots of support networks in place, ranging from maths help, to support with writing styles and money management. I found I was able to tap into lots of resources to help me through the study and learning process, helping me to grow as a person professionally and privately.”

Matthew Adlem, Mental Health Nursing graduate

Entry requirementsHealth- or science-related degree (minimum 2.2). If English is not your first language, you must have GCSE English at grade C or an IELTS score of 7.0. Apply via UCAS. See course webpage for details.


We provide an interprofessional learning environment where you’ll have opportunities to learn and share with others from across health, social care and a range of life sciences, preparing you to work in partnership with a variety of colleagues. Our courses are also designed in collaboration with health and social care service users.

As well as having many years’ experience of teaching, most of our lecturers and researchers are registered, chartered, allied health professionals involved in rehabilitation, working closely with clinical services in south-west London and beyond. Visiting professors and clinical specialists bring further expertise from across the health and social care sector.

Rehabilitation courses

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This two-year course will enable you to become a qualified physiotherapist who is proactive, flexible and able to meet the changing needs of health and social care. It aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for clinical practice, assessment and treatment. To ensure you are fit for practice at this enhanced level, this MSc will also develop critical thinking, entrepreneurship and problem-solving skills. Clinical placements form an essential part of the programme, providing an opportunity to put theory into practice and consolidate your learning.

On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

What will you study?Year 1 will focus on the foundation skills of physiotherapy using a problem-based approach. It will draw on some of the Year 2 modules of our BSc Physiotherapy and integrate with existing masters-level modules on reflective practice and critical thinking. In Year 2, you will consider broader concepts of clinical practice and the preventative and innovative role of physiotherapy to meet changing health and social care needs. You will share modules with Year 3 BSc students and postgraduate professionals to further develop critical thinking and leadership skills while learning in an interprofessional environment. You will also have the opportunity to take part in practice work placements in a variety of healthcare environments offered by providers such as acute NHS hospital trusts, community-based services, mental health trusts and private hospitals.

AssessmentCoursework (eg essays, written reports and presentations), written and practical examinations, clinical assessments, research dissertation

Examples of modulesEssentials of Physiotherapy; Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction; Neurological Rehabilitation; Management of Complex Cardiorespiratory Dysfunction; Evaluation of Reflection in Rehabilitation; Psychology for Exercise and Health; Physiotherapy in Context; Interprofessional Debates/Management; Research Project; Professional Development in Rehabilitation; Self-management in People with Long-term and Neurological Conditions

Key features• The course is taught at St George’s, University of London. The

advantage of being hospital-based is that you experience a variety of different learning opportunities, such as using the dissection room.

• We involve service users in recruitment, teaching and assessment, ensuring teaching and practice remains relevant to the patient.

• We provide opportunities for interprofessional learning to build and develop your skills in collaborative working.

Physiotherapy MSc (pre-registration)www.sgul.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught

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This course is ideal for health and social care practitioners with experience or an interest in rehabilitation. It aims to enhance your critical enquiry skills, update your knowledge on current policy and enable you to gain an appreciation of the theory and principles guiding rehabilitation practice.

What will you study?The course focuses on three core areas: policy and practice in healthcare, critical thinking in practice, and evaluation of reflection in rehabilitation. You will gain an understanding of the complex areas of governmental policy in relation to rehabilitation, and will look at models of disability and rehabilitation and their influence on practice from the perspective of the practitioner and patient/client. You will also develop your leadership and critical reflection skills. In addition, you will critically evaluate a research problem from the health and social care perspective, and will study a research project in an area of your choice.

AssessmentResearch project, essays, posters and oral presentations. All assignments can be tailored to an area of your choice.

Examples of modulesPolicy and Practice in Healthcare; Critical Thinking in Practice; Evaluation of Reflection in Rehabilitation; Research Methods; Life After Stroke; Self Management of Long-term Conditions; Pain Management; Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Psychology of Exercise; Exercise Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes; Managing Fatigue; Policy and Practice 2: Quality and Innovation in Rehabilitation; Professional Development in Rehabilitation

Key features• This course is taught at St George’s, University of London. • Before starting the course, you will discuss your sphere of

work, personal preference and professional aspirations to select appropriate modules and create an individual programme plan.

• The programme is highly flexible. You can join in either September or January; complete the course over a maximum of five years, part time; or take free-standing modules as part of your CPPD.

• You will have the chance to meet other health and social care professionals and share experiences and practices.

• Find out more on YouTube – search for MSc Rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation PgCert/PgDip/MScwww.sgul.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught

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“As a result of one of my course assignments, I’m working with my manager to implement a new outcome measure aimed at ensuring our care is more patient-centred, with a focus on patients’ goals rather than on therapy-led measures. This is what makes the course so interesting – it’s completely relevant and current to my actual practice.”

Amy Wigley, physiotherapist, PgCert Rehabilitation

Entry requirementsFor full details, see the St George’s, University of London website: www.sgul.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught/rehabilitation-msc/entry-requirements



We offer four different routes for studying radiography: • Breast evaluation for those

working in breast imaging, diagnosis and care

• Medical imaging • Medical imaging for

mammographers • Oncology practice for therapy

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Each route provides a flexible framework to prepare you for advanced practice in a changing professional environment that requires practitioners to continually update and review clinical practice.

Radiography courses

If you are a registered healthcare practitioner working in the field of breast evaluation, this course will enable you to develop a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, care and management of breast disease, enhancing service provision that requires breast evaluation. Shared learning for different healthcare disciplines is facilitated through a range of modules provided by collaborative partners at the Jarvis National Breast Screening Training Centre in Guildford, and at the South West London National Breast Screening Training Centre at St George’s.

What will you study?You will study modules relating to a wide range of clinical roles; management, supervisory and assessment roles; quality issues; research methods and ethics. You will also take a module of independent study to meet a particular professional need or interest. Some of the modules are developed in partnership with the Jarvis and St George’s breast screening centres. The postgraduate admissions administrator will help you choose the most suitable combination of modules depending on your needs.

If you choose modules that incorporate a clinical component conducted within a UK NHS trust, you will need to be registered with the UK statutory regulatory body specific to your profession.

AssessmentCase studies, research protocols, dissertation, essays, portfolios, practical assessment, objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), reflective logbook

Examples of modules Research and Evidence-based Practice in Healthcare (PgDip route); Dissertation (MSc route); Advanced Practice – Negotiated Independent Work-based Learning; Cross-sectional Imaging – Diagnostic; PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Administration; Management of Resources and Quality within Healthcare; Practice Education and Mentorship

Key features• You can study this course as a full-time student or choose to take

individual modules as part of your continuing personal and professional development (CPPD). The independent study modules enable you to focus your studies on your CPPD and workplace needs.

• You may be granted exemption from modules according to professional and academic qualifications.

Breast Evaluation PgCert/PgDip/MScwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgradiographybreast2015

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Medical Imaging PgCert/PgDip/MScwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgradiographymedical2015

This route of our radiography programme is designed for diagnostic radiographers (or equivalent) who work in a variety of clinical contexts. It provides a flexible framework to prepare you for advanced practice by studying topics relevant to your needs and those of your clinical departments.

What will you study?You will study modules relating to clinical roles, management, supervisory and assessment roles, quality issues, research methods and ethics. You will also take a module of independent study to meet a particular professional need or interest.

Some of the modules are developed in partnership with the Jarvis National Breast Screening Training Centre in Guildford, and the South West London National Breast Screening Training Centre at St George’s. The postgraduate admissions administrator will help you to choose the most suitable combination of modules depending on your needs.

If you choose modules that incorporate a clinical component conducted within a UK NHS trust, you will need to be registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council.


Examples of modulesResearch and Evidence-based Practice in Healthcare (PgDip route); Dissertation (MSc route); Advanced Practice – Negotiated Independent Work-based Learning; Cross-sectional Imaging – Diagnostic; PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Administration; Management of Resources and Quality within Healthcare; Practice Education and Membership

Key features• You can study this course full time or choose to take individual

modules as part of your continuing personal and professional development (CPPD). The independent study modules enable you to focus your studies on your CPPD and workplace needs.

• You may be granted exemption from modules according to professional and academic qualifications.

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Entry requirementsDegree/diploma or equivalent in radiography and registered clinician in a relevant healthcare field with at least two years’ full-time clinical experience. See the course webpage for full details.


This route of our radiography programme is designed for diagnostic radiographers working within the NHS Breast Screening Programme or the symptomatic service (NHS or private sector) and who have suitable access to practice mammography and associated areas of advanced practice. The flexible framework enables you to study topics relevant to your needs and those of your clinical departments, preparing you for advanced practice.

What will you study?You will study modules relating to a wide range of clinical roles, management, supervisory and assessment roles, quality issues, research methods and ethics. You will also take a module of independent study to meet a particular professional need or interest. Some of the modules are developed in partnership with the Jarvis National Breast Screening Training Centre and South West London (St George’s) National Breast Screening Training Centre, providing additional specialist academic and clinical expertise in the field. If you choose modules that incorporate a clinical component conducted within a UK NHS trust, you will need to be registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council.


Examples of modules Research and Evidence-based Practice in Healthcare (PgDip route); Dissertation (MSc route); Advanced Practice – Negotiated Independent Work-based Learning; Advanced Principles and Practice of Breast Interventional Techniques; Clinical Breast Examination and Client Communication; Contemporary Practice in Breast Cancer Genetics and Diagnosis; Cross-sectional Imaging – Diagnostic; Interpretation and Reporting in Mammography; Ultrasound of the Breast; PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) Administration; Management of Resources and Quality within Healthcare; Practice Education and Mentorship

In partnership with the Jarvis National Breast Screening Training Centre: Advanced Principles and Practice of Breast Interventional Techniques; Clinical Breast Examination and Client Communication; Interpretation and Reporting in Mammography; Ultrasound of the Breast

In partnership with South West London (St George’s) National Breast Screening Training Centre: Professional Practice in Mammography 1 & 2


modules as part of your continuing personal and professional development (CPPD).

• You may be granted exemption from modules, according to professional and academic qualifications.

• The independent study modules enable you to focus your studies on your CPPD and workplace needs.

Medical Imaging (Mammography) PgCert/PgDip/MScwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgmammography2015

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Oncology Practice PgCert/PgDip/MScwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgradiographyoncology2015

This route of our radiography programme is designed for therapeutic radiographers (or equivalent) who would like the opportunity to enhance their academic and professional capabilities. The flexible framework enables you to study topics relevant to your needs and those of your clinical departments, preparing you for advanced practice.

What will you study?You will study modules relating to clinical roles, management, supervisory and assessment roles, quality issues, research methods and ethics. You will also take a module of independent study to meet a particular professional need or interest.

If you choose modules that incorporate a clinical component conducted within a UK NHS trust, you will need to be registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council.

AssessmentCase studies, research protocols, dissertation, essays, portfolios, practical assessment, OSCE, reflective logbook

Examples of modules Research and Evidence-based Practice in Healthcare (PgDip route); Dissertation (MSc route); Advanced Practice – Negotiated Independent Work-based Learning; Cross-sectional Imaging – Therapy; Oncology Practice; Management of Resources and Quality within Healthcare; Practice Education and Mentorship


modules as part of your continuing personal and professional development (CPPD).

• You may be granted exemption from modules, according to professional and academic qualifications.

• The independent study modules enable you to focus your studies on your CPPD and workplace needs.

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Entry requirementsDegree/diploma or equivalent in radiography and at least two years’ full-time clinical experience. See the course webpage for full details.


Social work courses

Social workers must develop and maintain their knowledge and skills to remain on the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) register. We offer both a qualifying Masters in Social Work and a range of post-qualifying courses designed to enable social workers to continue their education and training in a flexible and modular way.

The following courses are all taught at our Kingston Hill campus.


Advanced Social Work PgCert/PgDip/MAwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgadvancedsocialwork2015

This course aims to provide busy practitioners with structured opportunities for critical reflection within a well-resourced and research-informed learning community. Designed and managed in close consultation with local and regional employers and representatives of partner agencies and people who access social work services, the programme complements the range of development opportunities available to social workers (including in-house training and personal career planning). It also acts as a springboard for those wishing to progress to doctoral studies.

What will you study?The course is attuned to the vision of the Professional Capabilities Framework for social workers, which anticipates that experienced social workers may pursue multiple routes to progression. Consequently, you can combine specialist components related, for example, to effective safeguarding practice, with generic elements, such as supervision, professional education and leadership, management and decision-making. This flexible format allows you to construct a programme of study to suit your professional profile and areas of developing expertise while benefiting from exchange with practitioners in other specialist roles.

Research skills are central to the programme, and a ‘capstone’ project will enable you to produce an account of original research that is suitable for publication in a refereed journal.

AssessmentPresentations, critical reviews, posters, portfolio of practice, assessed practice, projects and a ‘capstone’ project

Examples of modules (choose four, plus the research project)Bringing Theory and Research into Practice; Attachment, Development and Transitions; Adulthood, Development and Transitions; Frameworks for Effective Safeguarding Practice with Children and Families; Frameworks for Effective Safeguarding Practice with Adults; Practice Education Stage 1; Practice Education Stage 2; Supervision of Professional Practice; Mentoring, Coaching and Advanced Assessment of Professional Practice; Leadership, Management and Decision Making; International Social Work: Models and Practice; Research project Key features• This course incorporates recent changes in social work education

and professional regulation, eg introduction of the Professional Capability Framework (The College of Social Work, 2010) and standards for CPPD set by the Health and Care Professions Council.

• Free-standing modules can be taken as part of your CPPD.

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Entry requirementsGood honours degree or PgDip in a relevant subject, and a relevant professional qualification; OR a professional qualification in social work and substantial relevant experience. International students must have an IELTS score of 7.0 overall. See the webpage for details.

Find out moreNigel HallT: +44 (0)20 8417 5669 E: [email protected]

Practice Education PgCertwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgpracticeeducation2015

This course is designed for registered social workers who would like to develop the next generation of social workers by teaching them on practice placements. It will enable you to progress through the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) levels and develop leadership skills, and will also enable you to gain Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) of the College of Social Work.

What will you study?The programme starts by preparing you to work with a social work student on their first placement (Stage 1). You will develop a practice curriculum for the placement and learn how to manage a placement, help the student learn and assess their achievement. You will put this into practice by providing a 70-day first placement to a social work student. You will then reflect on your practice and evaluate your practice curriculum as part of the assessment for the first module. In the second module (Stage 2), you will experience providing a 100-day final placement to a social work student. There is a strong focus on developing your reflective supervision skills in this module. AssessmentPortfolio

Examples of modulesPractice Education Stage 1; Practice Education Stage 2

Key features• This course is a well-established programme with a strong

professional reputation. It has been developed in partnership with agencies in south-west London and Surrey and with users of social work services.

• If you have significant experience in practice education, or you have taken an Enabling Others’ Learning (Social Work) course, you may be able to accredit your prior learning and experience (AP(E)L) and gain exemption from the Stage 1 module.

• You can progress from this programme to the MA in Professional Education and Training (Advanced Social Work).

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Entry requirementsApplicants must be employed HCPC-registered social workers with two years’ experience (direct applicants for the Stage 2 module must have three years’ experience). Applicants must be in a position to offer a social work placement, with consent of their employer.

Find out moreJane LindsayT: +44 (0)20 8417 5096 E: [email protected]

“I have grown and developed my professional knowledge, understanding and, to a great degree, my status within my job. I had intended to take a module; however, I have enjoyed the experience so much I signed up for a three-year course.”

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Professional Development in Social Work Graduate Certificate (including consolidation)www.kingston.ac.uk/pgprodev2015

This post-qualifying course is mapped against the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and social worker levels on the Professional Capabilities Framework. It will enable you to gain academic credit, certification and recognition for your continuing personal and professional development (CPPD) since qualifying in social work. You will be able to cite this in your CPPD record for the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will need your employer’s support to take this programme. What will you study?You will normally study this course by enrolling and completing modules on a ‘standalone’ basis.

All students take the core module Progression in Practice 2: Consolidation (15 Level-6 or Level-7 credits), which allows you to demonstrate that you have consolidated your professional capability in social work since qualification and progressed in practice to the level of a social worker on the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). You may select other modules from our programme to meet your professional development needs. (See the course webpage for module descriptions.)

You will need to successfully complete 60 credits at Level 6 or Level 7 to gain the graduate certificate. If you gain 60 credits at Level 7 (option modules), you will gain a postgraduate certificate.

AssessmentPortfolios

Examples of modulesProgression in Practice 1: ASYE; Progression in Practice 2: Consolidation; Effective Written Professional Communication in Social Work; Option modules (eg Practice Education Stage 1; Attachment, Development and Transitions; Frameworks for Effective Safeguarding Practice with Children and Families; Adulthood, Development and Transitions; Frameworks for Effective Safeguarding Practice with Adults; Safeguarding Adults at Risk)

Key features• The course has strong partnership links with local employers in

south-west London and Surrey including Surrey, Wandsworth, Merton, Kingston, Hounslow, Richmond, Sutton, Lambeth, Southwark and Croydon local authorities, London Probation, South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, Welcare and Catch-22. Representatives of service users and carers also contribute to our programme. Partners have worked with us to develop this programme.

• You will be able to add a further dimension to your studies by attending monthly research seminars and our annual social work conference (free entrance to students).

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Entry requirementsApplicants must be employed as a social worker and registered as a social worker with the HCPC.

Find out moreNigel HallT: +44 (0)20 8417 5669E: [email protected]

Professional Education and Training PgCert/PgDip/MAwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgprofessionaleducationandtraining2015

This course provides a career development pathway for those wishing to specialise in professional education and training within their professional field in social work and social care. The course has an applied focus: all modules include practice elements and are research informed. Your choice of modules enables you to tailor the course to suit your professional interests. The course also acts as a springboard for those wishing to continue on to doctoral studies.

What will you study?The course has a national and international focus. You will learn about latest developments and research in social work and social care education around the world and the global agenda for social work – an option module on international social work provides the opportunity to undertake a short international learning experience. In addition, you will develop the professional practice skills needed to work in professional education and training in social work and social care; eg educating, mentoring, supporting, assessing and managing others; teamwork and interprofessional practice; and leadership skills. There is a strong emphasis on developing your critical appraisal of research evidence and exploring ethical frameworks.

You will need to successfully complete two modules to gain the postgraduate certificate; four modules to gain the postgraduate diploma; and four modules plus a ‘capstone’ project and a related article suitable for publication to gain the MA. AssessmentReports, reviews, evaluations, posters, portfolio of practice, manuals, assessed practice, projects and a ‘capstone’ project

Examples of modulesPractice Education Stage 1; Practice Education Stage 2; Planning and Delivery of Training; Supervision of Professional Practice; Mentoring, Coaching and Advanced Assessment of Professional Practice; Psychology of Teaching and Learning International Social Work and Social Work Education; Leadership, Management and Decision Making; Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education; ‘Capstone’ project (MA only)

Key features• Tutorial support and guidance in professional development planning

is offered to all students.• Established in 1995, this programme offers a unique pathway for

graduates to change career direction and advance their careers as educators and trainers. Many graduates have obtained employment as lecturers in higher education. Others have secured employment in training and development roles. Some have established their own training companies or work as freelance/independent trainers and educators.

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Entry requirementsGood honours degree or PgDip in a relevant subject, and a relevant professional qualification; OR a professional qualification in social work and substantial relevant experience. Applicants must be working in settings that will allow them to undertake the practice elements of the programme. International students must have an IELTS score of 7.0 overall. See the course webpage for full details.

Find out moreJane LindsayT: +44 (0)20 8417 5096 E: [email protected]


If you are a graduate looking to gain a professional qualification in social work and eligibility to apply for entry onto the HCPC register of qualified social workers, this two-year course is ideal. Studying at masters level will give you the opportunity to analyse social work in depth and develop your skills by critically examining the research evidence that forms best practice.

What will you study?This course will equip you with the core knowledge, skills and values required for social work practice. You will learn about effective approaches to work with children and their families and adults at risk (including older adults, and mental health social work practice). You will study legal, policy and ethical frameworks for social work practice; human development; and social work methods of assessment and intervention.

Emphasis is placed on learning skills for social work practice from the start of the programme. You will first undertake the Readiness for Direct Practice module in our state-of-the-art Practice Learning Suite, which includes a simulated living room and front door to assist in developing skills relating to home visits. This is followed by two contrasting placements of 70 days and 100 days. In addition, a specialist practice interest module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth study in a chosen area of special interest, and can be taken in a national or international setting.

The course is underpinned by the College of Social Work’s Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and will enable you to meet the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for Social Workers in England.

AssessmentIndividual and group presentations, essays, exams, case studies, practice assessment

Examples of modulesReadiness for Direct Practice; Assessment and Intervention; Human Development and the Social Environment; Applied Social Work Practice; Legal, Ethical and Policy Frameworks for Social Work Practice; Specialist Practice Interests; Practice placements; Independent study: capstone project

Key features• The Master of Social Work degree is a professional qualification for

social work, approved by the HCPC and endorsed by the College of Social Work.

• This course is delivered in partnership with a wide range of local agencies and with representatives of service users and carers.

• The course includes 30 skills development days and two placements totalling 170 days.

Social Work MSWwww.kingston.ac.uk/pgsocialwork2015

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Entry requirementsDegree (min. 2:1), normally in a social science subject, and demonstrable experience in the social care sector, through paid employment or as a volunteer or user/carer experience; other work/life experience related/of value to the sector. International students must have an IELTS score of 7.0 overall. See webpage for full details.

Find out moreDr Wilson Muleya, course leaderT: +44 (0)20 8417 5490E: [email protected]


Travelling to Kingston TrainsTrains from London Waterloo station, via Clapham Junction and Wimbledon, are frequent to both Kingston (for all Kingston University campuses) or Surbiton (for Penrhyn Road campus only). Trains go direct from Kingston and Surbiton stations to London Waterloo. www.nationalrail.co.uk

BusesFrom London• 57 (Streatham) • 65 (Ealing)• 71 (Chessington) • 85 (Putney Bridge)• K3 (Roehampton and Esher)• X26, 111 and 285 (Heathrow)• 213 (Sutton) • 216 (Staines)www.tfl.gov.uk

From Heathrow• Take the X26, 111 or 285 bus to Kingston• By tube/train: take the Piccadilly Line

underground service to Earls Court, change to District Line to Wimbledon, and catch a mainline train for Kingston or Surbiton.

From Gatwick• Take a train to Clapham Junction,

and catch a Kingston- or Surbiton-bound train.

Further informationwww.kingston.ac.uk/directions

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From Gatwick Take an overland train to Clapham Junction station, change to overland train to Balham, and then change to London Underground Tube service on the Northern Line southbound to Tooting Broadway station.

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ApplicationsFor full instructions on how to apply, please check the webpage for the course you are interested in.

Course applicationsFor PgDip Midwifery/Registered Midwife for registered nurses, PgDip Midwifery/Registered Midwife and PgDip Nursing/Registered Nurse, please contact:Admissions teamT: +44 (0)20 8417 5735E: [email protected] For Physiotherapy MSc (pre-registration), please contact:Postgraduate administratorT: +44 (0)20 8725 2333E: [email protected] For Masters in Social Work (MSW), please contact:Dr Wilson MuleyaT: +44 (0)20 8417 5490E: [email protected] For Social Work courses, apart from the MSW, please contact:Professor Jane LindsayT: +44 (0)20 8417 5096E: [email protected] For MSc Clinical Leadership, please contact:Dr Maria PontoT: +44 (0)20 8417 5712E: [email protected] For Medical Imaging, Medical Imaging (Mammography), Oncology Practice, or Breast Evaluation, please contact:Radiography postgraduate administratorT: +44 (0)20 8417 5498E: [email protected] For the Healthcare Practice, MRes in Clinical Practice, Applied Exercise for Health and Rehabilitation, please contact:Postgraduate administratorT: +44 (0)20 8725 2333E: [email protected]

Entry requirementsPlease see the relevant course webpage for full entry requirements or contact the appropriate person for further information.

You will be expected to demonstrate the ability to study at an advanced level and will normally have relevant professional experience in a setting appropriate to the chosen specialism. Overseas applicants must also have a good level of competence in written and spoken English. All certified and non-certified learning will require verification.

Prior learning – AP(E)LApplicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from parts of a course in accordance with the University’s mechanisms and policy for the assessment of prior learning/prior experiential learning.

InterviewHome applicants will normally be invited to attend an interview prior to selection. Overseas applicants may be exempt from interview as long as they can demonstrate that they meet the specified entry requirements.

Tuition feesInformation about tuition fees can be found on the course webpage and at www.kingston.ac.uk/pgfunding

Students with disabilitiesThe University welcomes applications from students with disabilities and is improving access, facilities and services.

If you think you may require individual support or adaptations to facilities, our disability adviser can give you information on what is available. Once we have received your application form with details of your disability, we may invite you to visit the University so that we can talk to you about your needs in advance.

For more information or to arrange a visit to assess the University’s facilities, please see our website or contact:

Student Life: Disability ServiceStudent Life CentreKingston UniversityPenrhyn RoadKingston upon ThamesSurrey KT1 2EE

T: +44 (0)20 8417 7314E: [email protected]/disability

DisclaimerThis prospectus was issued in September 2014 and is primarily intended for use by prospective students wishing to start courses in 2015. It gives an outline of the courses and services offered by Kingston University. The information was correct at the time of going to press.

The University makes every effort to ensure that the contents of and statements made in this prospectus are fair and accurate, but it cannot accept any responsibility for omissions, errors or subsequent changes that may occur.

The statements made and the information provided is a general guide, and there may be changes following publication that affect the contents. Programmes or modules may be revised, altered or withdrawn without notice, and assessment arrangements may be changed. It should be noted that information on entry requirements for courses and modules is for guidance only. The conditions attached to offers may vary from year to year and from applicant to applicant.

The University website contains the most up-to-date information available and should be checked before applying. Every effort is made to ensure that any changes referred to above are updated on the website as soon as practicable; however, the University cannot be held responsible for any delays in doing so.

General Student RegulationsAcceptance of an offer and enrolment at the University are subject to the then current General Student Regulations of the University; a copy of which can be viewed on the University website at www.kingston.ac.uk/policies

Please note that nothing within the contents of this prospectus or the University website is intended to constitute an offer of a place (or form part of an offer) to any prospective student, nor should it be construed as such.


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CoursesKingston University and St George’s, University of London offer a wide range of courses across a variety of subject areas. We continually add to and update our portfolio of courses. For the latest details, including entry requirements and how to apply, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/courses and www.sgul.ac.uk/courses

Visit usWhy not come and visit Kingston University or St George’s, University of London to discover more about us and our courses? To find out how to arrange a visit, see www.kingston.ac.uk/faculties and www.sgul.ac.uk/courses/visitus

Virtual tourIf you aren’t able to come and visit Kingston University in person but you’d still like to see what the University is like, you can take a virtual tour of the University campuses on our website: www.kingston.ac.uk/tour

AccommodationTo find out about all the accommodation options you’ll have as aKingston and St George’s student, with advice and guidance from our specialist staff, see www.kingston.ac.uk/pgaccommodation and www.sgul.ac.uk/student-life

Money mattersFunding a postgraduate course can be a big financial commitment.We’ll do everything we can to help you keep your financesin order. See www.kingston.ac.uk/pgfunding and www.sgul.ac.uk/student-life

InternationalFor guidance and advice for students from overseas, includingthe opportunity to chat with virtual student advisers, watch videoclips of current international students and find out about fundingopportunities, see www.kingston.ac.uk/international and www.sgul.ac.uk/international

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