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Advanced Clinical Practice MSc

University of Staffordshire

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Centre for Health Innovation Stafford

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

The Advanced Clinical Practice MSc is for nurses, midwives, paramedics, emergency care practitioners, pharmacists, community matrons and other allied healthcare workers who are advanced practitioners or will be expected to fulfil an advanced practice role.

This course is based within the four pillars of advanced practice these being leadership, education, research and clinical practice. Whilst on the course you will develop skills in advanced health assessment and diagnosis, Clinical decision making, Leadership, Research, Prescribing, and the application of evidence based practice within either the Dissertation or Project-Based Change modules.

By using a blended learning approach, we create a practice-focused, student-centred, flexible programme that develops your ability to:

Challenge advanced clinical practice
Engage in independent evidence-based decision making
Determine creative and innovative solutions to practice issues
Develop analytical and intellectual skills at Masters level

Youll be linked with a Co-ordinating Education Supervisor and Work Placed Associated Supervisor, who is an expert in your clinical speciality. Youll also receive support for personal and professional development from a senior clinical lead of the same profession who acts as your mentor throughout the award.

The course program meets the standards set out within Health Education England (2017) multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice. The course has also been accredited by Health Education England and upon successful completion of the MSc students can apply to join the National Directory for Advanced Clinical Practice.

Professional body accreditation

This degree meets NHS requirements for the role of a Healthcare Science Practitioner. Academic study is integrated with 50 weeks of work based training underpinned by professional practice. Delivered by academic and clinical staff with active patient involvement the degree constantly evolves to embed new science and technology e.g. genomics.

Careers

After completing the course, youll be equipped to work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a variety of settings.

Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, youll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 5,580per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    97th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

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The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections. There are also opportunities for hands-on and paid work experience through the Innovation Enterprise Zone.
As well as leading modern courses, there are modern facilities, including SmartZone (with its digital and immersive technology) and engineering workshops.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    56th out of 82 2

    32nd out of 32 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    123 59%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    8th

    31

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    38th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 163
    95 58%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    48.0 48%

    18th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    4th

    1

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