Advanced Clinical Practice MSc

at University of Worcester

Mandatory Modules

Semester 1
Coaching and Guidance for Advanced Clinical Practice (15 credits) \

Semester 2
Research Methods in Advanced Clinical Practice (15 credits)     

Throughout Course
Advanced Clinical Practice Capability

Admission criteria

Applications are welcomed from nurses, midwives, pharmacists, paramedics and allied health professionals who:
 

• Are currently working in a health care environment for a minimum of 20 hours a week

• Hold professional registration with a relevant UK professional/statutory body, for example the NMC, HCPC or GPhC. 

• Have a Bachelor's degree in a health related subject with a minimum 2:2 honours classification. 

Where applicants do not hold a first degree, applications will be considered on an individual basis. However you will be required to submit evidence of relevant experience and continued professional development.

Further criteria
 

• In order to apply you will need support from your employer and to have secured funding.
• Individual modules within the programme may have additional entry criteria due to the aims and learning outcomes of the module and/or due to professional body regulations.

English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 7 overall, with no component lower than 5.5. Other equivalent English qualifications will also be considered.

Progression from PG Cert to PG Diploma or PG Diploma to MSc
 

• Students registering for the PG Cert. or PG Diploma can request a Transfer of Studies onto the PG Diploma or MSc through Academic Registry; this must be actioned before the final Exam Board at the end of Semester 2.
• If this transfer is not requested before the PG Cert or PG Diploma is awarded, students will need to reapply and will RPeL the credits into the PG Diploma or MSc. This will affect the classification of the subsequent award as grades are not transferred, only the credits.

The tuition fees shown for students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government.

Postgraduate study will mark you out in today's competitive job market, showing that you have enhanced knowledge in this subject area, as well as highlighting your ability to analyse, communicate and apply theory - all skills which are sought after by employers.

This programme is developed in partnership with local employers and as such is closely mapped to both the needs of the student and the needs of the employer. This ensures that you'll complete the course with specific, focused skills that are desirable to local employers and the wider health and social care community.

All of our students join the programme from practice, develop their skills and understanding through the programme and return to practice with these developed qualities and attributes tailor made to the Advanced Clinical Practitioner role and role trajectory.

As part of the journey of professional and role development we encourage students to continue on their academic journey through access to a range of higher degrees including PhD, clinical doctorate and other taught doctorates.