Health and Sport Science - Online Learning

Short Course - 30 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

To enable the student to develop a critical understanding of the theories, principles and concepts required to become a leader within advanced district nursing.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This module sets out to enable students to demonstrate a critical understanding of law and ethics in the context of health and social care.

Short Course - 30 credits at SCQF level 7

Gain a certificate of competence in intravenous administration at a pace and time that fits in with your work commitments and home life. Having a recognised qualification in intravenous administration allows you to operate seamlessly in a variety of clinical environments, for example as a radiographer allowing you to administer iodinated contrast and radioisotopes in various imaging modalities

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

This module provides a means to create a bespoke learning framework to support the development of specific professional or clinical skills required for an advanced practice role.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

Develop and enhance your digital literacy skills within health and social care. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support digital transformation and improve the health and well being of people through considering the design and delivery of digital technologies within your area of professional practice.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11

This module is designed to equip registered healthcare professionals, whether currently working in aesthetics or aspiring to enter the field, with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental and theoretical principles of contemporary aesthetic practice.

Short Course - 30 credits at SCQF level 8

This course provides students with an understanding of the food matrix, macro- and micro-nutrients, energy balance, and the relevance of history, geography, psychology, sociology and economics in understanding food patterns and food choice.

Short Course - 30 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

Develop and enhance your ability to support the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families. Gain the knowledge and skills to analyse the bio-psycho-social factors that influence children, young people and family's development and wellbeing. Explore how to assess these influences holistically and consider evidence-based strategies to offer meaningful support.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

Understand public health promotion with evidence-based models and approaches.

Short Course - 30 credits at SCQF level 7

Develop your understanding of basic anatomy and physiology throughout the lifespan and in relation to common health conditions.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

Do you want to learn more about inequalities and the complex interplay of factors which can cause and perpetuate inequalities in populations and communities, from a global, national and local perspective of health?

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

Understand the interventions available to improve individual health and wellbeing.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This short course will enable you to extend your scope of practice to include the use of injection therapy. This course is designed to enable you to develop an understanding of the key competencies relating to injection therapy including clinical knowledge, decision-making, pharmacology and the evidence base.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9 | ECTS Points 7.5

Develop the leadership skills needed to drive change in health and social care. Explore leadership theories, management approaches, and quality improvement models. Learn to navigate strategic, cultural, and organisational challenges while applying change theory to real-world practice. This module promotes your ability to lead with confidence.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This module sets out to enable students to critically reflect on leadership within the context of health and social care.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This module sets out to enable students to critically explore the theories, principles, and concepts which underpin leading improvement in health and wellbeing among populations Nationally and Internationally.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

To enable practitioners to develop a critical understanding of the theories, principles and concepts required to become a leader within advanced practice.

PgCert | PgDip | MSc

The MSc Leading Transformation in Health and Social Care course was developed in response to an NHS skills-shortage and is designed for healthcare professionals looking for their next career step or those looking for a change in career direction.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 8

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of metabolic demands and nutritional requirements at key stages of the lifespan, and introduce evidence relating nutrients, diet and lifestyle-related factors to health and chronic disease prevention.

Short Course - 5 credits at SCQF level 11

This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and understanding to underpin clinical decision making in assessment of patients with musculoskeletal minor injuries in an accident and emergency environment. The course is aimed at honours graduates in Diagnostic Radiography, Nursing or a relevant Allied Health Profession with experience in imaging or treatment of minor injuries.

Short Course - 5 credits at SCQF level 11

This course aims to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skill to underpin clinical decision making in non-medical discharge of patients with musculoskeletal minor injuries in an accident and emergency setting. This course is aimed at honours graduates in Diagnostic Radiography, Nursing or a relevant Allied Health Profession with experience in imaging or treatment of minor injuries.

BSc

Delivered online, this BSc Occupational Health course at Robert Gordon University is aimed at health professionals working or aspiring to work in occupational health. It is designed to provide a clear skill set from an educational programme; the course focuses on achieving standards of expertise sufficient for safe and effective occupational health practice.

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This module sets out to enable students to explore and critically analyse contemporary professional leadership practice in their area of health or social care practice in order that they can develop a critical perspective of professional development needs in a practice environment.

PgCert | PgDip | MRes | PhD

The Professional Doctorate is a flexible, practice-based research degree designed for experienced professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in their field. Unlike a traditional PhD, this programme is tailored for working professionals who are ready to undertake rigorous research directly within their own professional context.

Short Course - 5 credits at SCQF level 11

This module will increase your critical awareness of the principal concepts of health improvement and the range of approaches used in practice. This will be relevant to the role of the health professional in promoting health and wellbeing and preventing adverse effects on health and wellbeing.