Advanced Clinical Practice

University of Staffordshire
Postgraduate MSc Part-time 3 Years Nursing

About this course

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 non-medical 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.

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    2232 Registered community nurses
    1231 Health care practice managers
    2259 Other health professionals
    2235 Registered mental health nurses

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Part-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Stafford
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing