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Masters

University of Greater Manchester

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Mental Health)

Name: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Mental Health)
Price: £4050 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

JAN-26

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Mental Health / Addiction Nursing

Course Summary

Developed for health and social care practitioners who want to progress to an advanced level in their field, our part-time MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Mental Health) is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for roles that require greater responsibility and levels of decision making. Students from a variety of health and social care backgrounds come to us to build on their theoretical and practical abilities. On our MSc course, you’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on in our state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Suites and learn the core curriculum of a programme proudly supported by Health Education NW and employing NHS Trusts. Covering content such as disease awareness, patient examination and diagnostics, leadership and innovation, this work-based programme aims to help you develop your clinical skills and leadership abilities to become a flexible practitioner able to respond to the challenges of your role and your developing service. As well as gaining skills in practice, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and awareness with the relevant theory taught through blended direct and online learning approaches.

Modules

Advanced Physical Skills Assessment in a Mental Health Setting (20 Credits) - Core

This module aims to develop your understanding of the physical health needs of your patient group within a Mental Health setting. It encourages the development of new knowledge and skills through critical appraisal of the evidence base. It has a clinical focus which offers the opportunity to develop the requisite skills for the role as an Advanced practitioner in Mental Health. Furthermore, you will acquire an understanding of the development of need for robust physical health assessments within your speciality and the necessary skill set to manage these and the referral process where appropriate. The module will be delivered in collaboration between the University of Bolton and expert clinical practitioners from practice.

Biological Basis of Diseases (20 Credits) - Core

Clinical Examination Skills (20 Credits) - Core

Delivering Leadership and Quality Improvements in Practice (40 Credits) - Core

Diagnostics and Therapeutics (20 Credits) - Core

End Point Assessment of Clinical Practice (20 Credits) - Core

Portfolio of Clinical Practice 1 - Core

Portfolio of Clinical Practice 2 - Core

Tuition fees

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Course fees for UK students

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£4,050

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Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£0

Entry requirements

Please note that this course is only available to Home students. You are normally expected to have successfully completed an honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and have appropriate work experience. You should also have an appropriate professional qualification/registration relevant to your area of practice (for example, as an allied health professional, healthcare scientist, nurse, pharmacist, or public health professional). Any professional registration must be current. You must have at least four years of clinical experience since qualifying. You must demonstrate current relevant employment and employer support for your studies. Your employer must be willing to enter a tri-partite agreement.

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