First Interdisciplinary Research Module for Masters Students of the College of Medicine and Health

Students from MSc Nursing Studies, MSc Midwifery, MSc Audiology, MSc Older Person Rehabilitation, MSc Research in Health Professions Education.  

The College of Medicine and Health took a major step in truly achieving interdisciplinary education in 2016 with the completion of an advanced research methods module for Masters students. Fifty-five students across Masters programmes within the College undertook the first interdisciplinary research module for healthcare professionals (MH6014). The module was developed collaboratively by an innovative team of academics from the Schools of Nursing & Midwifery, Medicine, Dentistry, Occupational Sciences, Speech & Hearing Sciences, Pharmacy, Department of Epidemiology with support from library and learning technology personnel. This blended learning module represents a genuine opportunity for advancing interdisciplinary health education. The School of Nursing & Midwifery were proud to lead this collaborative programme, drawing on the considerable depth of experience and talent within the college as a whole. Leading the initiative, Dr Elaine Lehane, believes that this approach will prove to be a valuable template for future programmes. It is a first for both the College of Medicine and Health and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. As such it is a wonderful example of collaborative team work in planning and delivering an educational programme to a diverse interdisciplinary cohort of students.