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Advanced Principles and Practice of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

This module explores specialist knowledge, practice and attitudes that underpin enhancing gastroenterology and liver disease by promoting assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation resulting in the enhancement of health care.

Module Learning Outcomes

1. Review the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and related organs.

2. Critically assess and evaluate the underpinning evidence relating to the management of gastroenterology  and liver disease

3. Critically review the impact of psychological, social, economic and political factors on the organisation of services for the patient with gastrointestinal / liver disease. 

4. Critically consider clinical practice / professional accountability in gastroenterology and liver disease

5. Reflect upon values, attitudes and beliefs in the delivery of gastroenterology and liver disease.

Entry criteria

• Effective registration with an appropriate Professional Statutory Regulatory Body  (PSRB) in health care, such as NMC or HCPC
• Minimum 12 months post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting
• Possess BSc (Hons) 2:2 degree award minimum
• IELTS 6.5 in all criteria

Non-Standard

• Minimum of three years post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting
• Possess a BSc or 60 credits equivalent at level 6 which must include a research module (or equivalent)
• Applicants who fall short of the above entry requirements may use the RPL mechanism to contribute towards the above criteria at the discretion of the Programme Leader

 

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How to apply

Online application forms and guidance for application process