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Introduction to Specialisations

A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

Please see the main programme link below for further details.

Subject Overview

The Department of General Practice offers a range of postgraduate courses in General Practice/Primary Health Care to enhance and deepen health professionals’ understanding of their field of work.
Courses can be taken both towards a programme or as stand-alone courses, giving health workers the flexibility to study the papers best suited to their professional needs.
Most courses under the Department of General Practice are delivered online, although a few may also require attendance at additional campus days.

Knowledge and Skills

When you join us for your doctorate in General Practice and Primary Health Care, you will become part of a high-calibre research community and have the opportunity to publish papers, attend international conferences and develop your academic and clinical networks.

Potential Careers

The courses offered by the Department of General Practice and Primary Healthcare are designed to increase the knowledge and expertise of health professionals working in primary health, such as doctors and nurses. There are also opportunities to specialise in mental health, palliative care, sports medicine and community emergency care.

Plan Schedule / Plan Rules

Disclaimer

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.