Advanced Practice MSc

University of Dundee
Postgraduate MSc Distance learning 42 Months Nursing

About this course

Developed in collaboration with expert clinical practitioners, this course is suitable for registered health and social care professionals working in or towards an advanced practice role. The course has been designed to comply with the Scottish Government requirements for advanced practitioners.

You will be supported to develop the skills to practice autonomously. You'll be able to assess, diagnose, and manage undiagnosed, undifferentiated, and complex clinical presentations, in an evidence based, safe, effective and person-centered way. You will develop the knowledge and skills required for advanced practice by undertaking a range of modules based on the four areas of Advanced Practice:

Clinical Practice Facilitation of Learning Leadership and Evidence Research and Development

You should be employed as an advanced practitioner or have a trainee advanced practitioner role in a relevant clinical environment with access to appropriate clinical support and supervision in order to gain the requisite knowledge and skills required for an advanced practitioner.

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
2235 Registered mental health nurses

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
42 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Dundee
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Nursing