MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner) at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner) is a part-time pathway for registered healthcare professionals (nurses, midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, ODPs and other HCPC, NMC or GPhC registrants) moving into advanced clinical practice. It develops assessment, clinical reasoning and diagnostic decision-making across pre-hospital, primary and secondary care.

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

What you will study

Year 1 (PgCert) core modules are Advancing practice in context, Advanced assessment for clinical practice and Advanced concepts in research. Year 2 (PgDip) includes Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice plus optional modules. The final year includes the core project module and an optional module. Exit awards are PgCert, PgDip and MSc.

Career pathways

Graduates become clinical practitioners able to assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients with undifferentiated conditions across healthcare sectors; some clinicians can also exit as non-medical prescribers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first degree (BSc (Hons) 2:2 or above or European equivalent plus a professional qualification in health or social care) plus at least three years post-registration experience. Applicants without a 2:2 but with relevant practice experience may apply with a short piece of writing. Interview may be necessary. The clinical supervisor must be a Nurse, AHP or Advanced Practitioner with an MSc in Advanced Practice and a prescribing qualification, or a Doctor (Registrar or above). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each category for non-native English speakers. Applications need two references, a CV, an Additional Information Form and the degree certificate.

Duration: 3 years

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