Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Nurse Practitioner)
24 monthsProgramme duration
21 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
About this course Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university and advance your career as an experienced healthcare professional.
This programme is designed around the needs of experienced nurses practitioners looking to further develop practice and/or prepare for clinical practice roles at a senior level and is suitable if you are one of the growing number of UK registered practitioners working in (or towards) a role such as Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Consultant Nurse - or any similar role at the interface between nursing and medicine.
You'll strengthen your existing knowledge, skills and competencies while also preparing for roles that require greater autonomy, responsibility and more complex clinical decision-making. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
Your future career
This pathway is accredited by Health Education England's Centre for Advancing Practice. Completion of an HEE accredited programme is a recognised route to Advanced Clinical Practitioner status and reflects a consistent national benchmark of quality.
Graduates gain recognised credentials that enhance employability and support progression through NHS bands into senior clinical and leadership roles across the NHS and partner organisations.
You’ll graduate ready to lead change, advance practice, and make a measurable impact on patient care and service delivery.
Key features of this course Led by our expert academics you’ll: - examine role development in relation to advanced nursing practice - learn how to apply evidence to your field of practice and clinical specialism - use advanced communication and clinical decision-making skills in your work - develop new or enhanced clinical skills around client health assessment, diagnostic reasoning and pharmacology - show your clinical competence through simulated and practice-based clinical assessment
Further information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
This programme is designed around the needs of experienced nurses practitioners looking to further develop practice and/or prepare for clinical practice roles at a senior level and is suitable if you are one of the growing number of UK registered practitioners working in (or towards) a role such as Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Consultant Nurse - or any similar role at the interface between nursing and medicine.
You'll strengthen your existing knowledge, skills and competencies while also preparing for roles that require greater autonomy, responsibility and more complex clinical decision-making. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
Your future career
This pathway is accredited by Health Education England's Centre for Advancing Practice. Completion of an HEE accredited programme is a recognised route to Advanced Clinical Practitioner status and reflects a consistent national benchmark of quality.
Graduates gain recognised credentials that enhance employability and support progression through NHS bands into senior clinical and leadership roles across the NHS and partner organisations.
You’ll graduate ready to lead change, advance practice, and make a measurable impact on patient care and service delivery.
Key features of this course Led by our expert academics you’ll: - examine role development in relation to advanced nursing practice - learn how to apply evidence to your field of practice and clinical specialism - use advanced communication and clinical decision-making skills in your work - develop new or enhanced clinical skills around client health assessment, diagnostic reasoning and pharmacology - show your clinical competence through simulated and practice-based clinical assessment
Further information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
About this course Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university and advance your career as an experienced healthcare professional.
This programme is designed around the needs of experienced nurses practitioners looking to further develop practice and/or prepare for clinical practice roles at a senior level and is suitable if you are one of the growing number of UK registered practitioners working in (or towards) a role such as Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Consultant Nurse - or any similar role at the interface between nursing and medicine.
You'll strengthen your existing knowledge, skills and competencies while also preparing for roles that require greater autonomy, responsibility and more complex clinical decision-making. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
Your future career
This pathway is accredited by Health Education England's Centre for Advancing Practice. Completion of an HEE accredited programme is a recognised route to Advanced Clinical Practitioner status and reflects a consistent national benchmark of quality.
Graduates gain recognised credentials that enhance employability and support progression through NHS bands into senior clinical and leadership roles across the NHS and partner organisations.
You’ll graduate ready to lead change, advance practice, and make a measurable impact on patient care and service delivery.
Key features of this course Led by our expert academics you’ll: - examine role development in relation to advanced nursing practice - learn how to apply evidence to your field of practice and clinical specialism - use advanced communication and clinical decision-making skills in your work - develop new or enhanced clinical skills around client health assessment, diagnostic reasoning and pharmacology - show your clinical competence through simulated and practice-based clinical assessment
Further information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
This programme is designed around the needs of experienced nurses practitioners looking to further develop practice and/or prepare for clinical practice roles at a senior level and is suitable if you are one of the growing number of UK registered practitioners working in (or towards) a role such as Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Consultant Nurse - or any similar role at the interface between nursing and medicine.
You'll strengthen your existing knowledge, skills and competencies while also preparing for roles that require greater autonomy, responsibility and more complex clinical decision-making. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career.
Your future career
This pathway is accredited by Health Education England's Centre for Advancing Practice. Completion of an HEE accredited programme is a recognised route to Advanced Clinical Practitioner status and reflects a consistent national benchmark of quality.
Graduates gain recognised credentials that enhance employability and support progression through NHS bands into senior clinical and leadership roles across the NHS and partner organisations.
You’ll graduate ready to lead change, advance practice, and make a measurable impact on patient care and service delivery.
Key features of this course Led by our expert academics you’ll: - examine role development in relation to advanced nursing practice - learn how to apply evidence to your field of practice and clinical specialism - use advanced communication and clinical decision-making skills in your work - develop new or enhanced clinical skills around client health assessment, diagnostic reasoning and pharmacology - show your clinical competence through simulated and practice-based clinical assessment
Further information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
Admission Requirements
120+
92+
6.5+
67+
UK 2:2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education A current professional registration with a the Nursing and Midwifery Council A current job contract in a clinical or clinically related area. (You will also need the support of a clinical mentor who is able to assess your practice competency and support your learning) At least two years relevant post registration clinical experience (three before commencing V300 non-medical prescribing) At least one satisfactory reference (given the practice related requirements this should be from your current employer and include confirmation of the required practice experience and mentor support; on some occasions a second reference will be required). English language: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components
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