MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Our MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner will develop your knowledge and ability to create robust and credible advanced practice skills which impact on health outcomes across the clinical setting. Upon graduation you will become an advanced practitioner who can practice safely and will be aware of advanced practice developments as they occur on a global basis. You will also have the ability to adapt and respond to the evolving practice role within a variety of clinical settings.

The first year of the program comprises the following core modules:

• Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology in Advanced Practice

• Assessment and Decision-making in Advanced Practice

• Advanced Clinical Practice

The second year of the program consists of the additional following core module:

• Independent & Supplementary Prescribing

• Research for Health & Social Care

To complete the second year, you will select one option module. The following modules are an example of what may be offered:

• Assessment of Capacity

• Clinical Teaching

• Dementia Care Principles

• Independent Study (HSCE)

The final stage of your studies is an opportunity to complete the master's dissertation module:

• Master's Dissertation

*Independent & Supplementary Prescribing may not be required by certain professional groups (registered with HCPC - Allied Health Professions). In such cases, this module will be replaced by another optional module.