MSc Surgical Care Practice at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

This innovative Masters degree is suitable for qualified registered practitioners who have been appointed as a trainee surgical care practitioner within a surgical directorate. Your role should incorporate the delivery of care and clinical skills within all phases of surgical care, particularly pre-, peri-, intra- and post-operative care. You will be provided with a systematic and critical understanding of the breadth and depth of knowledge within specific areas of practice.

What you will study

Designed to be completed over three years, the MSc Surgical Care Practice programme is based on a two phased approach to teaching and learning: Initially, you will study the foundation module which introduces you to the context of their role and the capabilities required to deliver high quality, safe and effective care for surgical patients. This is followed by the development of the in-depth knowledge, understanding, clinical skills and behaviours required within all phases of surgical care: pre-, peri-, intra- and post-operative care of the generic and complex adult surgical patient. Compulsory modules include Context of Advanced Surgical Care Practice; Developing Generic Clinical Skills & Capabilities in Advanced Surgical Care Practice (Adult); E-Portfolio for Generic Advanced Surgical Care Practice; Developing Clinical Skills & Capabilities in The Complex Surgical Patient (Adult); Developing Research Capabilities for Advanced Surgical Care Practice; E-Portfolio for Specialist Advanced Surgical Care Practice; Research Inquiry for Advanced Surgical Care Practice; Specialist Advanced Surgical Care Practice.

Career pathways

On completion of this programme, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification that enables you to undertake the advanced role of a surgical care practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: You must be a registered non-medical practitioner working within a specific/specialist area of surgical practice, registered with a healthcare Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB). To join this MSc, you must: Be a registered non-medical practitioner working within a specific/specialist area of surgical practice, registered with a healthcare Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB). Demonstrate ability to work at master’s level, evidenced by prior studies. Minimum requirement is typically a lower second-class honours degree. A third class honours degree classification and/or a relevant Diploma in Healthcare will be considered on an individual basis. Have completed at least 18 months post-registration experience in surgical practice. Be employed as a Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (TSCP) (supernumerary) for the duration of the programme. Documentary evidence required. Loss of employment as a TSCP during the programme may result in withdrawal from the programme.

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/surgical-care-practice/

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