MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner at University of Bradford

Programme overview

The Advanced Clinical Practitioner programme at the University of Bradford offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge to a range of clinical and professional situations through reflection and practice experience, supported by an experienced clinical supervisor. It develops skills designed to meet the challenges of delivering and advancing quality healthcare within a global context.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Nursing, Public Health and Healthcare Leadership | Duration: 3 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (optional): Trauma Informed Maternity Care, Minor Illness and Minor Injury, Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Acute and Long Term Conditions for Advanced Practitioners. First year (core): Leadership for Advanced Practitioners, Prescribing for Healthcare Professionals (Level 7), Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making Skills (Level 7), Service Evaluation and Improvement in Clinical Practice.

Career pathways

Experienced Healthcare practitioners now have the opportunity to take on challenging roles, working across professional, organisational and system boundaries to meet diverse patient needs. Healthcare practitioners working in an Advanced Clinical Practitioner role are often at the forefront of innovative practice and as such are expected to undertake master’s level education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Current registration with the appropriate UK professional body as a member of the following professions eligible (HEE 2021) to undertake independent prescribing: pharmacists: physiotherapists. podiatrists: paramedics. nurses: midwives. At least two years experience working in your professional role (three years for paramedics). An identified workplace supervisor who must have a recognised qualification and at least three years post-qualification experience as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in any of the above professions, or, a medical practitioner/doctor. Evidence of contracted working arrangements (paid or voluntary) with the named clinical supervisor for the duration of the MSc programme, for a minimum of two days per week, including University of Bradford attendance for the first two years of the programme. English language requirements: GCSE English Language Grade 4 (or IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no sub-test less than 5.5) or equivalent.

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.brad.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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