Advanced Practice PGDip at University of Dundee

Programme overview

For registered health, social care and nursing professionals working towards or in an advanced practice role, focusing on advanced clinical assessment and decision-making; advanced practice is a level of practice rather than a specialty.

Duration: Up to 24 months, part time (online/Dundee/Kirkcaldy) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

One core module plus two optional modules from non-medical prescribing, pharmacology, evaluating evidence, advanced assessment, and work-based skills and innovative practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK ordinary (non-honours) degree; registration with a professional regulatory body such as NMC or HCPC; minimum 2 years' post-registration experience in a role allowing advanced practice development with workplace supervision; Supervisor/Manager form. Recognition of Prior Learning may allow applicants without a degree. English language (applicants who need to prove it; some nationalities exempt): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, Writing 6.0, Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Speaking 6.0.

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: Up to 24 months, part time (online/Dundee/Kirkcaldy)

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