University of the Highlands & Islands

Digital Health and Social Care

SCQF Level 11

Study Unit: Digital health and social care - 2022/23 (UG410938)

Assignment 1: Essay/report (75% of the total module mark) 3000 words.

Deadline: Tuesday 2nd May 2023 @ 0900

In this assignment, you are asked to choose an area of informatics in health or social
care in which you can explore the application of theoretical principles of informatics
in the practical context of a workplace environment. Negotiate your chosen topic area
with your tutor and your group.

Assignment Guidelines:
This assignment contributes to 75% of your overall module mark
 Share experiential perspectives through online and/or face-to-face discussion
with your group
 Introduce the rationale and methodology of chosen scenario or case study
 Critically reflect on experiences of professional practice
 Integrate existing knowledge and experience with new perspectives
 Identify practical workplace applications of learning
 Evaluate the approach taken

This assignment aims to maximise opportunities for critical reflection on experiences

of professional practice, for integrating existing knowledge and experience with new
perspectives for practical workplace applications of learning. This assignment will
cover competencies related to the development, organisation and maintenance of an
original information system, using informatics to improve the effectiveness of Health
and Social Care within a specific area.

Completing your assessment:

All referenced materials should be in line with the UHI Harvard standard.
The maximum word count for this assignment is 3000 words, submissions + 10% of this total
will not be penalised. Tables and figures do not count towards the word limit.
Submit your assignment in PDF/Word format, saved with the title ‘Your Student
ID(23005240_DC1’, with the completed cover sheet attached to the front of your essay,
giving a clear indication of your MSc programme title.