Program Overview

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Advanced Clinical Practice MSc

The Advanced Clinical Practice MSc is designed for practitioners seeking to develop in-depth knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors required of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) within their specialty, setting, or sector.

About this Course

This program provides an educational structure that enables students to meet the requirements of the Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England. It explicitly addresses the core capabilities and specialty-specific competencies across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education, and Research.

What You'll Study

The course is aligned to the Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England. Students will study modules that allow them to meet all the competencies and capabilities across those pillars, including:

• History taking
• Physical examination of all systems
• Mental health and developmental history assessment
• Pathophysiology and diagnostic reasoning
• Medicine and the ACP in a wider context
• Prescribing
• Leadership and management
• Education, including pedagogical theories and how to teach
• Research methods and critical appraisal
• Professional issues related to Advanced Clinical Practice

Module Information

The course includes various modules, such as:

Advanced Health Assessments

This module introduces holistic assessment of the person and the social determinants of health, enhancing critical understanding and complex decision-making skills across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.

Application of Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making

This module introduces the principles of history taking, risk management, and clinical reasoning skills.

Consolidation of Practice

This module explores the consolidation of practice, with variations depending on the student's background and qualifications.

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Non-Medical Prescribers

This module provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to meet the NMC and HCPC standards for Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Non-medical prescribers.

Research Module

On this module, students undertake research related to their studies.

Medicines Optimisation

For professional groups who cannot prescribe, this module considers a patient-focused approach to the use of medicines, encouraging practitioners to adopt a holistic view of medication use.

Leading and Influencing

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop knowledge and understanding of leadership processes that promote innovation and collaboration across complex organizations.

Transition to Advanced Clinical Practice

This module reflects on the four pillars of advanced practice and the student's role as an advanced practitioner.

How You're Taught

The course is delivered using a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, hands-on practice, problem-based learning, collaborative learning, and reflection on professional practice. The course is co-delivered by experienced academics and professionals with specialist knowledge.

Entry Requirements

UK Students

• Honours degree 2.2 or above and/or a recognized healthcare/health-related professional qualification
• GCSEs Maths and English Grade C / 4 or Level 2 (or above)
• A professional qualification as a healthcare practitioner and currently registered with the relevant healthcare professional body, and employed as a trainee ACP.
• At least five years' experience of post-registration clinical practice is recommended.

International Students

• Honours degree 2.2 or above and/or a recognized healthcare/health-related professional qualification
• GCSEs Maths and English Grade C / 4 or Level 2 (or above)
• English language requirements apply.
• A professional qualification as a healthcare practitioner and currently registered with the relevant healthcare professional body, and employed as a trainee ACP.
• At least five years' experience of post-registration clinical practice is recommended.

Fees and Funding

UK Students

• ｣9,100 for the first year of study.
• Scholarships, discounts, and loans are available.

International Students

• ｣18,300 for the first year of study.
• Scholarships, discounts, and advice on managing money are available.

Careers and Employability

The course includes assessed work-like experience and offers personalized support, one-on-one coaching, and industry-specific advice through the Employability Promise. NTU Enterprise also supports budding entrepreneurs in developing their ideas and innovations.

Campus and Facilities

Students will be taught at the Clifton Campus, which provides an ideal learning environment. The Health and Allied Professions Centre offers world-class teaching, practice, research, and scholarship facilities, including a mock hospital ward and immersive virtual reality room.