Advanced Practice – Distance Learning

University of East Anglia UEA
Postgraduate MSc (PG) Distance learning (part-time) 3 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

Overview

Our Advanced Practice (Distance Learning) programme offers a flexible pathway to earn an MSc in Advanced Practice entirely online, accommodating your existing professional and personal commitments.

This programme reflects national and international benchmarks for advanced level professional practice for the healthcare workforce, while supporting you to build a personalised qualification tailored to your specific needs.

On this course, you’ll attain the contemporary knowledge and skills for advanced level practice. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of optional modules, allowing you to shape your studies to the context of your own professional practice and career ambitions. Our overarching philosophy is that advanced practice is all about reaching a level of practice, rather than a defined professional role.

The programme is built around the four pillars of advanced practice (Clinical, Research, Education and Management/ Leadership) and the five key principles: autonomous practice, critical thinking, values-based care, improving practice, and high levels of decision-making and problem-solving. Please note that this programme is not accredited by the NHS England Centre for Advancing Practice.

This course is suitable for all experienced health and care professionals, and open to both national and international applicants. This Master’s degree reflects professional, UK-wide government and international benchmarks for advanced level practice for the health and social care workforces. 

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MSc (PG)

Location: Norwich

Distance learning (full-time)

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc (PG)

Location: Norwich

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
2223 Speech and language therapists
3111 Laboratory technicians
2222 Occupational therapists
3219 Health associate professionals
2221 Physiotherapists

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Study Mode
Distance learning (part-time)
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Norwich
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies