Advanced Clinical Practitioner

University of South Wales
Postgraduate MSc Part-time 3 Years Nursing

About this 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. 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).

You will develop your understanding of altered physiology to effectively assess patients health or ill health status. In addition you will study research methods, influences on current health care practices and independent prescribing. The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner can be achieved within three years and you will need to be supported by a medical and professional mentor in 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
2237 Other registered nursing professionals
2259 Other health professionals

Course Details

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