24 monthsProgramme duration
17,460 GBPTuition Fee/year
10 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Advanced Clinical Practice MSc is for nurses, midwives, paramedics, emergency care practitioners, pharmacists, community matrons and other allied healthcare workers who are advanced practitioners or will be expected to fulfil an advanced practice role.
This course is based within the four pillars of advanced practice these being leadership, education, research and clinical practice. Whilst on the course you will develop skills in advanced health assessment and diagnosis, Clinical decision making, Leadership, Research, Prescribing, and the application of evidence based practice within either the Dissertation or Project-Based Change modules.
By using a blended learning approach, we create a practice-focused, student-centred, flexible programme that develops your ability to:
You’ll be linked with a Co-ordinating Education Supervisor and Work Placed Associated Supervisor, who is an expert in your clinical speciality. You’ll also receive support for personal and professional development from a senior clinical lead of the same profession who acts as your mentor throughout the award.
The course program meets the standards set out within Health Education England (2017) multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice. The course has also been accredited by Health Education England and upon successful completion of the MSc students can apply to join the National Directory for Advanced Clinical Practice.
Research Excellence Frame work 2021 (REF 2021)
We’re extremely proud of the results for our Allied Health research submissions:
100% of research impact is recognised as “very considerable” or “outstanding” and
73% of research outputs are rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading”.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
This course is based within the four pillars of advanced practice these being leadership, education, research and clinical practice. Whilst on the course you will develop skills in advanced health assessment and diagnosis, Clinical decision making, Leadership, Research, Prescribing, and the application of evidence based practice within either the Dissertation or Project-Based Change modules.
By using a blended learning approach, we create a practice-focused, student-centred, flexible programme that develops your ability to:
- Challenge advanced clinical practice
- Engage in independent evidence-based decision making
- Determine creative and innovative solutions to practice issues
- Develop analytical and intellectual skills at Masters level
You’ll be linked with a Co-ordinating Education Supervisor and Work Placed Associated Supervisor, who is an expert in your clinical speciality. You’ll also receive support for personal and professional development from a senior clinical lead of the same profession who acts as your mentor throughout the award.
The course program meets the standards set out within Health Education England (2017) multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice. The course has also been accredited by Health Education England and upon successful completion of the MSc students can apply to join the National Directory for Advanced Clinical Practice.
Research Excellence Frame work 2021 (REF 2021)
We’re extremely proud of the results for our Allied Health research submissions:
100% of research impact is recognised as “very considerable” or “outstanding” and
73% of research outputs are rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading”.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Advanced Clinical Practice MSc is for nurses, midwives, paramedics, emergency care practitioners, pharmacists, community matrons and other allied healthcare workers who are advanced practitioners or will be expected to fulfil an advanced practice role.
This course is based within the four pillars of advanced practice these being leadership, education, research and clinical practice. Whilst on the course you will develop skills in advanced health assessment and diagnosis, Clinical decision making, Leadership, Research, Prescribing, and the application of evidence based practice within either the Dissertation or Project-Based Change modules.
By using a blended learning approach, we create a practice-focused, student-centred, flexible programme that develops your ability to:
You’ll be linked with a Co-ordinating Education Supervisor and Work Placed Associated Supervisor, who is an expert in your clinical speciality. You’ll also receive support for personal and professional development from a senior clinical lead of the same profession who acts as your mentor throughout the award.
The course program meets the standards set out within Health Education England (2017) multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice. The course has also been accredited by Health Education England and upon successful completion of the MSc students can apply to join the National Directory for Advanced Clinical Practice.
Research Excellence Frame work 2021 (REF 2021)
We’re extremely proud of the results for our Allied Health research submissions:
100% of research impact is recognised as “very considerable” or “outstanding” and
73% of research outputs are rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading”.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
This course is based within the four pillars of advanced practice these being leadership, education, research and clinical practice. Whilst on the course you will develop skills in advanced health assessment and diagnosis, Clinical decision making, Leadership, Research, Prescribing, and the application of evidence based practice within either the Dissertation or Project-Based Change modules.
By using a blended learning approach, we create a practice-focused, student-centred, flexible programme that develops your ability to:
- Challenge advanced clinical practice
- Engage in independent evidence-based decision making
- Determine creative and innovative solutions to practice issues
- Develop analytical and intellectual skills at Masters level
You’ll be linked with a Co-ordinating Education Supervisor and Work Placed Associated Supervisor, who is an expert in your clinical speciality. You’ll also receive support for personal and professional development from a senior clinical lead of the same profession who acts as your mentor throughout the award.
The course program meets the standards set out within Health Education England (2017) multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice. The course has also been accredited by Health Education England and upon successful completion of the MSc students can apply to join the National Directory for Advanced Clinical Practice.
Research Excellence Frame work 2021 (REF 2021)
We’re extremely proud of the results for our Allied Health research submissions:
100% of research impact is recognised as “very considerable” or “outstanding” and
73% of research outputs are rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading”.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
Admission Requirements
59+
6+
2.7+
You’ll normally need:
You must also be able to demonstrate employer support for the following (even where you’re self-funding).
Employers
All organisations supporting staff to undertake an Advanced Clinical Practice course will need to ensure that as part of their workforce plans the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner is embedded within their organisation structures. Once the trainee is a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner, there will need to be ongoing support from the Trust.
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- At least three years’ post-registration experience
- To be employed in a relevant clinical environment, with access to appropriate clinical support and supervision for the development of knowledge and skills to an advanced level
- A minimum 2:2 honours degree from a UK University, or equivalent.
You must also be able to demonstrate employer support for the following (even where you’re self-funding).
Employers
All organisations supporting staff to undertake an Advanced Clinical Practice course will need to ensure that as part of their workforce plans the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner is embedded within their organisation structures. Once the trainee is a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner, there will need to be ongoing support from the Trust.
10 Jul 2026
2 Years
Jan
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,405 GBP
International
17,460 GBP
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