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Advanced Clinical Practice MSc or PGDip or PGCert

Advanced Clinical Practice MSc or PGDip or PGCert

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Health Studies Nursing Paramedical Services / Supplementary Medicine Medical Sciences

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Our MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Advanced Clinical Practice comprises core modules of study that facilitates and enables experienced clinicians working at the leading edge of their specialty, to grow their expertise across the key four pillars of advanced practice:

clinical practice
leadership and management
education
research.

Learning and assessment

Our course has a flexible modular structure. You will analyse real situations from practice as a basis for examining underlying theoretical issues in Advanced Practice.

The award you receive depends on the number of modules you successfully complete. At any one time you can choose to study:

one single module (20 credits, level 7)
or two modules / one double module (40 credits, level 7).

Careers and professional development

Students on the course are trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners, employed in senior clinical roles in healthcare. It is anticipated that students who complete this programme of study should be well-prepared to achieve career progression and / or function in an advanced clinical practice role within their area of healthcare expertise.

Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.

Modules

This practice-based module enables you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to take a comprehensive patient history and complete a thorough physical and psychosocial assessment. It will enhance your assessment skills and your ability to accurately describe the patient/client's history and examination findings, using appropriate terminology. You will learn how to report deviations from normal in a succinct manner to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (module)

£1,155

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.

Entry requirements

You must: have a first degree, or prior learning at the equivalent appropriate level; have a minimum of three years' post-registration experience in clinical practice; be employed in a suitable clinical role, in the UK, with consistent patient contact that facilitates development of knowledge and clinical skills to meet the programme learning outcomes (for example trainee ACP/ANP or equivalent. Equivalent roles will have been mapped to the HEE multi-professional framework (HEE 2017) and lead to an ACP/ANP role as a result of completing the MSc programme; have evidence of current professional registration with an appropriate professional body, such as, the Health Care and Professions Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council or General Pharmaceutical Council; have access to an appropriate clinical supervisor within your area of practice; have explicit written support from your line manager and ACP lead.

University information

Based in the historic student city of Oxford, Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities. It enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence, innovative approaches to learning, and strong links with business and industry. The university welcomes students from more than 140 countries around the world and is proud of its diverse, inclusive community. Oxford Brookes is known for great teaching, equipping students...more