HOW WILL YOU LEARN?
The MSc Women’s Health Nursing program aims to adopt student-centered learning approaches by utilizing various interactive learning strategies throughout the program.
The curriculum is delivered through integrated learning methods including, but not limited to the following:
Large-group interactive sessions using:
- Flipped classroom strategies
- Interactive lectures
- Presentations
Small-group interactive sessions using:
- Flipped classroom strategies
- Team -based Learning (TBL)
Case-based learning
- Tutorials
- Seminars
- Small group discussions
- Panel discussions and debates
Self-directed learning (SDL) using:
- Small-group discussions
- Peer-assisted learning
Clinically based learning sessions using:
- Placement in various clinical settings
- Clinical observation
- Bedside teaching
Clinical Portfolio focusing on:
- Patient management
- Workplace based assessment
- Reflective journal within the framework of Appreciative Inquiry
How will you be assessed?
The MSc Women’s Health Nursing program use variety of assessment methods including direct and indirect assessment as the following:
Written assessments include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Multiple choice questions (MCQs; A-type questions with one best answer)
- Essay type questions.
- Projects (in each course)
Clinical assessments include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Portfolio including case-based discussion, assignments, and students prepared presentation, professional code of conduct.
- Workplace based assessment.
Indirect assessment includes.
- Students’ surveys
- Staff survey at FCMS
- Nursing graduates Survey at FCMS
- Students’ interviews
Careers Overview
Upon successful completion of the requirements for the Master of Science in Women’s Health Nursing the Saudi Commission for Health Specialist (SCFHS) will grant the graduates equivalence title of Senior Nurse Specialist and employment opportunity could be at:
- Maternity Units in hospitals.
- Obstetrics and Gynecological Wards in hospitals.
- Maternity Specialized Centers.
- Universities and Medical Colleges.
Job Prospects
Upon completion of this program, graduates can work as:
- Nurse leader/manager in maternity Units.
- Nurse leader/manager in Women’s Health Departments.
- Lecturer at Universities and Medical Colleges.
- Researchers
Career Advice
All students are invited and encouraged to constantly meet with career counselors assigned by the Student Career and Alumni Unit (SCAU). Student career counseling is a process that helps students to know and understand their skills, abilities, and interests, and how it relates to the workplace in order to make an appropriate decision concerning their future career path. It is a dynamic and collaborative process between a faculty staff member and student, focused on the student’s needs and goals.