Advanced Clinical Practice MSc at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This programme equips healthcare professionals with the advanced clinical skills and knowledge needed to lead and develop complex, evidence-based clinical decisions. Study is designed to build on your existing practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences | Department: Public and Professional Healthcare | Duration: 3 - 5 years Part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September, January | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) enhance capacity and capability within teams by supporting existing and more established roles. They improve clinical continuity, provide more patient-focused care, enhance the inter-professional team and help to provide safe, accessible and high-quality care for patients (HEE, 2017). Modules include Advanced Assessment and Consultation Skills, Assessment and Management of Minor Injuries, Diagnostic Reasoning for Practice, Assessment and Management of Minor Illness, Applied Assessment and Clinical Reasoning, Educating and Influencing Others, Becoming a Professional Advocate, Leading Innovative and Specialist/ Advanced Practice, Advanced Professional Project, Research Dissemination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an appropriate healthcare or bachelor’s degree with honours. Current professional body registration (UK registered). Employment within a relevant health and social care-related environment. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in practice.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,901 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 3 - 5 years Part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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