MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Health and Social Care Professions) at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Health and Social Care Professions) is an interprofessional masters for health and social care professionals developing advanced practitioner knowledge and skills. It offers a one-year full-time route, suitable for international students, or part-time study, with exit awards at PgCert, PgDip and MSc.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Health Professions | Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time route available, up to 6 years) | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme includes the core module Applying Evidence to Practice, a research module (Advanced concepts in research) and optional modules such as management of long-term conditions, practice education, evaluating outcomes and injection therapy, plus a research project. Awards are PgCert (60 credits), PgDip (120 credits) and MSc (180 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates move into advanced practitioner roles, teaching or management. The pathway does not lead to eligibility for registration with a UK regulatory body.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first degree (BSc (Hons) 2:2 or above or European equivalent) in a subject related to the award; applicants without a degree but with relevant experience may be eligible. IELTS 6.5 average with at least 5.5 in each category. Applicants are assessed individually, may be interviewed and are normally asked for a short piece of writing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,350 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,550 a year (2025/26) Source

Duration: 1 year

Health Sciences