PgDip Advanced Clinical Practice at University of Salford

Programme overview

Work-based part-time advanced clinical practice course at Frederick Road campus for registered health professionals including nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians and paramedics. Modules are structured around the four pillars of advanced practice (clinical, education, research and leadership), with pathways in Generic, Critical Care, Mental Health and Primary Care.

Faculty: School of Health and Society | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers Clinical Examination, Biological Sciences in Advanced Practice, and optional Contextualising Advanced Practice and Non-medical Prescribing. Year two covers Project Management and Methods of Inquiry, Practitioner Competence and Clinical Reasoning. Awards: PgCert in Clinical Assessment (60 credits), PgDip in Clinical Practice (120 credits), MSc (180 credits).

Career pathways

Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners can access the HEE digital badge and lead service change in clinical areas; progression to doctorate level in research and education is possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate in health and/or social care, registered with a professional regulatory body (for example NMC, GPhC, Social Work England or HCPC), employed by the NHS or another recognised healthcare provider for at least 30 hours per week in a clinical role, guaranteed 45 days of study leave per year for 24 months, evidence of funding, and a written employer agreement. A GP/Consultant-level physician medical assessor is required (at least two hours' supervision per week). Overseas degrees verified by NARIC. Not available to overseas applicants unless NHS-employed or UK-registered. Salford Alternative Entry Scheme available.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Part-time: Two years; Overview; How you'll learn; Future careers; Modules; Entry requirements; Fees

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