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MSc Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MSc Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is a part-time programme developed with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust to prepare neonatal nurses as advanced practitioners. Students enrol on the masters with exit awards at PgCert, PgDip and MSc.

Faculty: Faculty of Health  |  Department: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 3 years part-time (up to 5 years to complete)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (PgCert): Advancing practice in context, Advanced concepts in research and Holistic neonatal assessment and clinical management. Year 2 (PgDip): Advanced Neonatal Nursing Practice and Independent and supplementary non-medical prescribing. Final year (MSc): Substantive professional project plus one optional 20-credit masters module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first degree (BSc (Hons) 2:2 or above or equivalent) plus a professional qualification in health or social care. Applicants must hold a recognised QIS qualification, have at least two years of neonatal clinical experience post QIS (excluding maternity leave), management experience in neonatal practice, supernumerary practice of at least 7.5 hours per week, current NMC registration and access to a clinical mentor. Applicants without a degree but with relevant experience may apply; those without a 2:2 need a degree-level evidence-based practice module and a short piece of writing. Interview may be necessary. Non-native English speakers need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each part.

Duration: 3 years

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