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  MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner


University of South Wales    Faculty of Life Sciences and Education

Part time September MSc Part-time: 3 years
Medicine (26) Nursing & Health (27)

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The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner programme is designed for healthcare professionals who want to expand their practice in consultation, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions. This comprehensive course is suitable for aspiring Advanced Nurse/Paramedic Practitioners and those needing advanced physical assessment skills. Over three years, you will develop advanced clinical skills, understand altered physiology, study research methods, and explore influences on healthcare practices. The programme offers a choice of pathways in the final year, including a dissertation and optional modules such as Independent Prescribing and Professional Portfolio Development. Taught through tutorials, lectures, and practical sessions, this programme will equip you for a successful career in advanced clinical practice.

About the course

The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner course is healthcare professionals who want to extend the scope of their practice regarding consultation, assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.

It is suitable for aspiring Advanced Nurse/ Paramedic Practitioners and people requiring advanced physical assessment skills for their role. Modern healthcare services are dynamic, diverse and challenging, often requiring care and interventions delivered by healthcare practitioners with advanced clinical skills and sound theoretical knowledge.

The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner will allow you to develop your skills at an advanced level, thereby meeting the requirements set by National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare (NLIAH).

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must be a registered nurse, midwife, SCPHN, health visitor, physiotherapist or pharmacist, or paramedic educated to at least degree level. Candidates must have a minimum of three years, full-time, post-registration experience (or equivalent part-time) and be in current employment. Accreditation of recognised prior learning (RPL) will also be considered. You will also need to have access to a medical mentor who will assess and approve your clinical competencies throughout the Advanced Clinical Practitioner course.

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