MSc Advanced Practitioner at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The MSc Advanced Practitioner Programme is designed to prepare registered healthcare professionals for the role of Advanced Practitioner. Advanced Practitioners are highly skilled autonomous professionals with the ability to make high level decisions independently, analysing complex problems in a range of healthcare contexts and settings. The programme is contemporary and multi-professional, developed and delivered by clinical and academic experts.

Duration: 3 years, part-time (hybrid delivery combining on-campus and online learning) | Study mode: part-time | Intake: Lanarkshire: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is values-driven; with care, compassion, kindness, integrity, respect, dignity, fairness, and empathy central to the teaching and learning processes. Students will develop as responsible, ethical and resilient practitioners, equipped with the knowledge, skills and attributes to practice as autonomous and professional advanced practitioners. Year 1: Core Modules, Leadership for Effectiveness (20 credits at SCQF Level 11). Year 2: Core Modules, Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (30 credits at SCQF Level 11)*, Research in Health and Social Care (20 credits at SCQF Level 11), Facilitation of Learning in Advanced Practice (20 credits at SCQF Level 11). Year 3: Core Module, MSc Dissertation (HLS) (60 credits at SCQF Level 11).

Career pathways

The MSc Advanced Practitioner programme fulfils the academic requirements for a wide range of generalist and specialist advanced practice roles including: Personal development planning is embedded within the programme. The UWS Advanced Practice Portfolio is the foundation for a career-long portfolio, where continued competence and development is evidenced to aid career progression to senior advanced practitioner, consultant level, senior…

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should be employed in an advanced practice role or traineeship in an environment relevant to their chosen pathway. They must have access to appropriate support and supervision to gain the required knowledge and skills within their own clinical area. Academic qualifications: Applicants will typically possess a degree or equivalent. In the absence of a degree, applicants will be considered on an individual basis with alternative evidence of academic ability considered in line with UWS regulations and at the discretion of the Programme Leader. Additional requirements: Current NMC/HCPC/GPhC registration. Registered on PVG (protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland (or equivalent). Statement of Support from employer confirming employment in Advanced Practice role and appropriate governance and supervisory arrangements in place to support development of competencies within practice area.

Intake: Lanarkshire: September

Duration: 3 years, part-time (hybrid delivery combining on-campus and online learning)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/advanced-practitioner

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