Advanced Clinical Practice MSc at Coventry University

Programme overview

This master's course aims to provide continuing professional development for a range of healthcare professions and is rooted in the Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice (HEE, 2017). This course is designed to enhance your ability to work across clinical teams and take on leadership responsibilities in multi-disciplinary roles, and ultimately enhance the care provided for patients. You will have the chance to utilise evidence and research to shape your practice and current and future healthcare delivery through innovation and change.

Faculty: Health and Care | Duration: 3 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Clinical Management, Advancing Practice, Research in Advanced Clinical Practice, Assessment of the Newborn, Advanced Health Assessment of Children and Young People, Advanced Mental Health Assessment. Year two: Practical Law and Ethics in Advanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Management of Minor Injuries and Illness, Facilitating Individuals in the Management of their LTCs, Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing 1, Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing 2, Musculoskeletal Management for Advanced Practice, Advanced Diagnostic Reasoning and Clinical Management, Clinical Management of Neonatal Conditions, Managing Injury and Illness in Children and Young People, Advanced Clinical Management of Mental Health Conditions. Final year: Advancing Practice Service Improvement Project, Leadership in Advanced Clinical Practice, Integration of Advanced Clinical Practice (Non-apprentice route only), Advanced Clinical Practice End Point Assessment (Apprentice route only).

Career pathways

Graduates typically progress into Advanced Clinical Practitioner roles in a range of settings in primary/secondary/tertiary care, in the NHS and some private services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Must be a registered healthcare practitioner. Normally qualified for a minimum of five years, with a minimum of two years' experience in your current speciality. Must be working for a minimum of 30 hours per week, employed as a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner / Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Must have full support and engagement of your line manager. Must have an identified senior clinical mentor. Normally hold an honours degree in a health-related discipline and evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at master's level. Applicants must provide, on application, two references, one should be an academic one and the other a clinical/employer one. Additional Requirements: Neonatal Pathway Students on the Neonatal Pathway must be able to work in an area of practice where examination of the newborn can be undertaken. Employer support and appropriate clinical supervision must be evident before commencement of the course. Academic advice Normally, once the application papers are complete and have been processed, applicants will be invited for informal interview (usually in-person, but may be done virtually) to confirm suitability and discuss and confirm the choice of pathway. Additional Requirements: Integrated Apprenticeship Evidence for selection is gained from applicant's personal statement, academic qualifications and employer's recommendation. Applicants must be registered with a statutory health and/or social care regulator with proof of current registration. Students must remain in continuous appropriate employment throughout the life of the course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 for the whole programme (2027/28). Part-time tuition as listed for the course for 2026/27 (total course fee). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/shc/advanced-clinical-practice-msc/

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