Advanced Clinical Practice MSc, PG Dip 36 months Postgraduate Programme By King's College London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

5,650 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Advanced Clinical Practice programme is designed to support healthcare professionals who wish to develop the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver autonomous, complex decision-making in practice.

The programme is accredited by the NHS England Centre for Advancing Practice, and is mapped to the NHS multi-professional framework for advanced practice in England (2017).

The programme builds on experienced practitioners’ existing knowledge and skills to develop capability in advanced patient assessment, diagnostic reasoning, leadership, education and research through a bespoke selection of optional modules that suit your professional development within your clinical specialism. Practice-based learning and assessment under the supervision of an experienced advanced level practitioner will support your development of competence in core capabilities and specialist practice.

On completion of the full masters programme, eligible students will be able to apply for an Advanced Digital Badge from NHSE.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The Advanced Clinical Practice programme is designed to support healthcare professionals who wish to develop the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver autonomous, complex decision-making in practice.

The programme is accredited by the NHS England Centre for Advancing Practice, and is mapped to the NHS multi-professional framework for advanced practice in England (2017).

The programme builds on experienced practitioners’ existing knowledge and skills to develop capability in advanced patient assessment, diagnostic reasoning, leadership, education and research through a bespoke selection of optional modules that suit your professional development within your clinical specialism. Practice-based learning and assessment under the supervision of an experienced advanced level practitioner will support your development of competence in core capabilities and specialist practice.

On completion of the full masters programme, eligible students will be able to apply for an Advanced Digital Badge from NHSE.

Admission Requirements

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62+
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This course is suitable for applicants from any registered healthcare discipline, such as nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, pharmacists, paramedics, and other allied healthcare professionals currently employed in clinical practice.
Applicants must provide evidence in their applications of the following:
  • Registration with a professional regulatory body, such as the NMC, HCPC, GPhC or equivalent.
  • A minimum of at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Current employment in a role that will enable you to develop your professional practice to an advanced level.
  • Support in your workplace with appropriate supervision for developing advanced level practice for the duration of the programme.
  • All applicants must also complete and upload a Clinical Supervision Agreement Form (see below).

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
Applicants with other backgrounds or qualifications, including those without a first degree, can be considered: if you do not meet the normal entry requirements or you have only the minimum academic standard you should pay particular attention in preparing your supporting statement to ensure that you draw attention to evidence of potential success at graduate level. This might include publications, preparation of substantial reports or active participation in service development initiatives or funded research.
You must normally be working in a practice role, which involves regular patient/client contact. King's cannot arrange clinical placements. Applicants should be working in an appropriate care setting and/or post for the duration of the programme and have a minimum two years’ clinical experience as a qualified practitioner.

3 Years
Jan
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
5,650 GBP
International
5,650 GBP

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