| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Overview
Develop the skills and expertise required to respond to challenges facing our modern day health service and enhance your learning experience through engagement with external practitioners with specialist expertise. We will provide a strong academic underpinning to the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and encourage you to expand your scope of practice as part of the advanced practice agenda outlined by the Health Education England multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice.
Entry Requirements
You should hold a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or for older qualifications a Professional Diploma) in a healthcare-related discipline. Relevant clinical experience or previous postgraduate qualifications will also be considered as part of the admissions process. In addition, you should be registered with the appropriate statutory regulatory body for your profession (such as the HCPC or NMC).
Course Content
This programme will prepare you to develop your clinical practice, enabling you to work autonomously and flexibly in order to make complex decisions about how people should be cared for and treated. It will provide you with a sound educational grounding that will encourage critical analysis of literature, documents, and policies associated with advanced practice, including professional, legal, and ethical issues.
Programme Structure
This MSc course can be taken as a full-time course over one year or alternatively spread over two or three years of part-time study which may suit applicants who are working full-time. It is delivered at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ).
Modules
Compulsory Modules
- HPDM128: Principles of Advanced Clinical Practice (30 credits)
- HPDM133: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision-Making Skills (30 credits)
- HPDM152: Advanced Clinical Practice Improvement Project (30 credits)
- HPDM166: Research Skills for Advanced Clinical Practitioners (15 credits)
- HPDM147: Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (45 credits)
- HPDM132: Advanced Skill Development (45 credits)
Optional Modules
- HPDM065: Care of the Older Adult (15 credits)
- HPDM103: Teaching Practitioner (15 credits)
- HPDM105: Education Essentials (15 credits)
- HPDM142: Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching (15 credits)
- HPDM156: Long-Term Condition Care (Respiratory, Endocrine and Renal) (15 credits)
- HPDM157: Long-Term Condition Care (Cardiovascular) (15 credits)
- HPDM184: Advanced Clinical Practice in Primary Care (15 credits)
- HPDM104: Assessing Learning (15 credits)
- HPDM138Z: MRI: Integrated Theory and Practice (30 credits)
- HPDM194: Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare (30 credits)
- HPDM154Z: Future Health: Beyond Data (15 credits)
- HPDM155Z: Future Health: Reimagining Systems (15 credits)
Four Pillars
Alongside the compulsory modules you are required to study, you will have the opportunity to select from a number of optional modules within our postgraduate taught programmes portfolio. Each module has been chosen for its specific alignment with one of the four pillars of advanced clinical practice and students are encouraged to ensure they select appropriate modules that span each of these pillars in order to align with the Health Education England multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice:
- Clinical Practice
- Leadership and Management
- Education
- Research
Fees
2025/26 entry
Fees are subject to an annual increment each academic year.
UK fees per year:
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice: £6,100pa part-time 2 years, £4,050pa part-time 3 years
- PgDip: £4,050pa part-time
- PgCert: £4,050
Standalone module fees: UK: £1,150 per 15-credit module
International fees per year:
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice: £14,300pa part-time 2 years, £9,550pa part-time 3 years
- PgDip: £9,550pa part-time
- PgCert: £9,550
Standalone module fees: International: £2,600 per 15-credit module
Scholarships
The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships.
Teaching and Research
Our purpose is to deliver transformative education that will help tackle health challenges of national and global importance. The foundation of our programme is the four pillars of advanced clinical practice:
- Clinical Practice
- Leadership and Management
- Education
- Research
Facilities
The Exeter resource centre is located at the St Luke’s Campus in the Heavitree Hospital site. Facilities include large teaching rooms, models for learning all practical aspects of medicine required in the clinical environment and dedicated communication skills rooms with video capability.
Careers
Demand for healthcare services, intensifying workforce pressures and a growing consensus of the vastly untapped potential of Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professions has led to the continued growth of the advanced practice agenda within the NHS.
This course is for registered practitioners such as paramedics, nurses, radiographers and other healthcare professionals who aspire to develop and work at an advanced level of clinical practice.
Related Courses
- Health Data Science MSc
- Health Research Methods MSc
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Degree Apprenticeship)
University of Exeter
Overview:
The University of Exeter is a public research university located in Exeter, Devon, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities in the UK. The university is known for its strong academic reputation, particularly in the fields of law, business, and environmental sciences.
Services Offered:
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Student website:
Provides access to information and resources for current students.ELE (Exeter Learning Environment):
An online platform for accessing course materials, submitting assignments, and communicating with instructors.Email web access:
Allows students to access their university email accounts.Payment portal:
Enables students to make payments for tuition fees and other expenses.MyExeter (student app):
A mobile app that provides access to various student services and information.Library:
Offers a comprehensive collection of books, journals, and other resources.SID (Student Information Database):
A system for managing student records and accessing personal information.Timetable:
Allows students to view their class schedules.Programme and module information:
Provides details about academic programs and courses.Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Exeter offers a vibrant and diverse student experience. Students can expect:
Active student societies:
A wide range of clubs and societies cater to various interests.Sports facilities:
The university has excellent sports facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, and sports fields.Campus events:
Regular events and activities are organized throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and social gatherings.Accommodation options:
The university provides a variety of accommodation options for students, both on and off campus.Wellbeing services:
The university offers a range of support services for student wellbeing, including counseling and mental health support.Key Reasons to Study There:
Excellent academic reputation:
The University of Exeter is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK.World-leading research:
The university is renowned for its research, particularly in areas such as environmental sciences, law, and business.Vibrant student life:
The university offers a diverse and engaging student experience with a wide range of clubs, societies, and events.Beautiful campus setting:
The university's campuses are located in picturesque settings, with easy access to the city of Exeter and the surrounding countryside.Strong career support:
The university provides excellent career support services to help students find employment after graduation.Academic Programs:
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Humanities:
English, History, Classics, Philosophy, Music, Drama, and more.Social Sciences:
Law, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and more.Science and Engineering:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and more.Medicine and Health:
Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and more.Business and Management:
Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, and more.Other:
- The university has three main campuses: Streatham Campus, St Luke's Campus, and Penryn Campus.
- The university is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on environmental issues.
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The university has a strong international reputation and attracts students from all over the world.
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Academic Programs:
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