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Key features


This 40 credit masters level module will enable you to manage a practice development project within your workplace, with the support of your project supervisor.
The substantive project enables the student to demonstrate their ability to manage practice development. The project provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and understanding of methodology and methods to develop an area of practice, evaluating the impact or potential impact upon the practice area. Students may undertake this project in their actual workplace, or the workplace may be a defined sphere of practice.
Module code

SPP702

Credits

40

FHEQ level

Level 7 – masters degree

Location

Blended learning approach with face-to-face delivery in Plymouth

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Course details

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
  • critically discuss and evaluate current research evidence and related policy/guidelines to create a shared vision of practice development for an identifiable goal in your workplace
  • create and implement a practice development plan that is context specific with identifiable aims and objectives. Select and justify use of methodology and methods to measure and evaluate the practice development process at each stage
  • demonstrate evidence based outcomes from your practice development activity and critically discuss the impact and potential impact of your work for the practice area and person-centred care
  • use a reflexive approach to critically explore your role as a practitioner within the practice development process. Share your work and engage in critical discussion with fellow practice colleagues and students
  • present a logical and clearly written practice development report.

Assessment

The assessment for this module is a practice development project.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional – if you require further information please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).

Module dates

Provisional dates 2026/27:
Delivery 1 **Only for those on Apprenticeships**
8 September (face-to-face), 29 September (online), 6 October (face-to-face), 27 October, 24 November, 1 December 2026, 12 January 2027 (online)
Submission 23 February 2027
Delivery 2 **For students on all other programmes**
10 November (face-to-face), 1 December (online), 8 December 2026 (face-to-face), 5 January, 2 February, 9 February, 16 March 2027 (online) 
Submission 27 April 2027
Module dates may be subject to change. 
Please be aware that this module runs to maximum numbers and will therefore be allocated on a first come first serve basis.  If you apply for the module and are not fortunate enough to be allocated a space this academic year, you will be offered a place on next year's delivery as a priority (assuming you meet the entry requirements for the module).
This module can be studied as a standalone module or as a core module towards the following programmes:
MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions) 
MSc Surgical Care Practitioner (all pathways)*
*Please note that you must have completed the corresponding PgDip award to enrol on these programmes.  The PgDip SCP pathways are no longer available to undertake.

Admissions information 

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

Entry requirements

To be considered for a place on the module you must:
  • be a registered practitioner working in an area of practice that will allow you to meet the module outcomes
  • for MSc Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and all MSc Advanced Professional Practice programmes in the School of Nursing and Midwifery – have completed 140 credits in modules linked to your chosen programme, including the relevant core modules
  • for MSc Advanced Critical Care Practitioner you must have completed the corresponding PgDip programme and core module APP758. 
Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.

Fees and funding

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

Module lead

The module lead is Tim Ayers. 
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You can contact the Professional Development Unit with any queries

Prospective student enquiries:
Current student enquiries:
Professional Development Unit, Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 6AB
Monday – Thursday 08:30–17:00 and Friday 08:30–16:30