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MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) at University of Manchester

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Advanced clinical practitioners are leaders in their specific field of practice. Working with other members of the multi-disciplinary team they manage episodes of clinical care. Our tailored course units have been developed to help you progress your career in this field. This programme is only available to applicants resident in the UK, employed by a healthcare organisation and registered with one of the following UK governing bodies: The Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC); General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will study:.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: PGCert 1 year, PGDip 2 years, MSc 3 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is aimed at those working in advanced clinical practice roles. It offers healthcare practitioners from a range of backgrounds the opportunity to advance their practice through a tailored selection of units, each designed to give you the in-depth knowledge and skills required to autonomously manage complexities in individual patient care, as well as lead and support the transformation of healthcare services through research informed practice and leadership.

Career pathways

Most students complete the course part-time while working in their advanced practice roles. Advanced clinical practitioners have made a positive impact on primary, secondary and tertiary care.

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Entry requirements

This programme is only available to applicants resident in the UK, employed by a healthcare organisation and registered with one of the following UK governing bodies: The Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC); General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Experience: You should have 3 years post qualification experience and have a mentor in practice who can support you in your development and assessment. English language: IELTS 6.5, with a score of 6.0 or above in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,800 a year (2026/27). 2027 entry fees not yet set; 2026 entry fee shown for reference; MSc (part-time) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: PGCert 1 year, PGDip 2 years, MSc 3 years

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