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Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) MMedSci

Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) MMedSci

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MMedSci - Master of Medical Science

Subject areas

Health Practice Administration Pediatrics

Course Summary

This course provides training for expanded primary and secondary care roles that focus on babies, children and young people. It’s designed for registered nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and related healthcare practitioners within paediatrics who want to work at an advanced level of clinical practice. The course can be taken as a standard degree programme or apprenticeship. Our programme covers all four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. You will gain advanced skills in anatomy, history taking and clinical examination, develop your understanding of evidence-based practice and learn how to deal with complex clinical situations and improve patient services. You’ll also cover the training necessary to become an independent prescriber.You’ll be taught by a multidisciplinary team of academics and practitioners, who are experienced in supporting mature and distance learners. You will combine your university studies with work-based learning under the supervision of a local mentor who can support and assess your knowledge, skills and capabilities.

Modules

This module aims to explore the nature of knowledge and evidence and develop academic skills to underpin specialist practice

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,103

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£8,316

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in a health discipline (e.g. nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, physiotherapy, paramedic science). Minimum of a grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent (please upload evidence of this to your application).