Program Overview

Introduction

Practising critical care at an advanced level is a demanding and challenging role. This course will help you develop the skills and expertise you need to provide advanced critical care.

Course Options

• 3 years part-time
• Start dates: January
• Location: Chelmsford, Cambridge

Key Facts

• Study options: 3 years part-time
• Start dates: January
• Location: Chelmsford, Cambridge
• Fees: £3,700 UK students starting 2025/26 (part-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Pathophysiology and Diagnostics for Advanced Practice
• Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment
• Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing*

Year 2

• Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing*
• Advanced Critical Care
• Critical Care Transfer

Year 3

• Research Methodology
• Major Project (60 credits)

Entry Requirements

• BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above; or evidence of Level 7 study
• Be currently employed as an ACCP Trainee or similar
• Recommendation to undertake the course by your employer
• Registration with a professional regulatory body and have the legislation to prescribe
• Possession of an IELTs score of at least 7 or its equivalent for those whose first language is not English
• Successful in academic interview

Fees and Paying for University

• Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26): £3,700 UK students starting 2025/26 (part-time, per year)
• ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.

Facilities and Accreditation

• Outstanding student support
• Award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources
• Expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development
• Full support from our Employability Service, while you're studying with us and after you graduate
• Access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.

Careers

• Develop your career in critical care
• Potential to take your career in alternative directions such as healthcare leadership, research or education
• Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a PhD programme at ARU. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.