Advanced Clinical Practitioner, MSc - Degree Apprenticeship at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Advanced Clinical Practitioner is a Level 7 degree apprenticeship MSc at the Preston Campus, combining the four pillars of advanced clinical practice and meeting the NHS England (2017) descriptors for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The course is accredited by the NHS Centre for Advancing Practice and apprentices sit an independent end-point assessment.

Faculty: School of Health, Social Work and Sport | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: September 2026, December 2026, January 2027, September 2027, December 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: degree apprenticeship | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Developing Advanced Clinical Decision Making, Evidence for Practice, Designing Quality Improvement, Leading Quality Improvement and Transition to Advanced Clinical Practice. Optional modules include Broadening Advanced Clinical Decision Making, Partnership in Advanced Clinical Practice, Musculoskeletal Management of Rheumatological Conditions and Non-Medical Prescribing (Level 7).

Career pathways

Advanced Clinical Practitioners work in hospitals, general practice, people's homes, schools and prisons across public, independent, private and charity sectors, combining expert clinical skills with research, education and clinical leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject (health related, pure science or social science); current professional registration with a relevant body such as the NMC, HCPC or GPhC; normally at least three years' post-registration clinical experience or equivalent; access to a practice environment enabling the learning outcomes; and an identified work-based mentor. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Intake: September 2026, December 2026, January 2027, September 2027, December 2027, January 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time

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