Advanced Clinical Practice, MSc, Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Part-time	3 years	January, May	find out	find out
PG Dip	Part-time	find out	January, May	find out	find out

About Advanced Clinical Practice, MSc - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study MSc Advanced Clinical Practice at BU?

Advanced Clinical Practitioners are experienced clinicians with expertise in their scope of practice, managing defined episodes of clinical care independently, from beginning to end
Build on your current registrant level of practice through academic and workplace-based learning, to attain advanced clinical practice competencies and capabilities, in-line with nationally recognised advanced level criteria (NHS England)
Extend your critical thinking, analytical and reflective skills, and integrate new, as well as enhance existing clinical practice skills, knowledge and competence, within your practice setting
Gain the skills to support the provision of high-quality healthcare through a more autonomous, independent practice role within the multidisciplinary healthcare team
The MSc Advanced Clinical Practice is open to registered nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and pharmacists. There is a route available for both prescribers and non-prescribers.

Apprenticeship route: Applications for the apprenticeship route must be made via an employer; therefore prospective apprentices should be employed in a healthcare role and have the support of their employer.

Please note: To be eligible for the postgraduate loan and Academic Excellence Scholarship, you must enrol onto the full MSc route.

This course will support you to gain the knowledge and skills required for the development of an Advanced Clinical Practice role, both professionally and academically at Master’s level.

Notes about fees for this course

For more fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with minimum 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.
You must have been registered with your respective statutory regulator of health and care professions (i.e. NMC, HCPC, GPhC), for a minimum of 3 years and provide proof of current registration.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally IELTS (academic) 6.5 or above with minimum 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in speaking, listening, and reading. PSRB registration will normally be accepted as evidence for the English language requirement if the PSRB requirements were at or above the University requirements for postgraduate study.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Senior Leader Executive Program MSc

Cranfield School of Management

Advanced Clinical Practice, MSc, Bournemouth University (BU)

Study options for this course

About Advanced Clinical Practice, MSc - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Notes about fees for this course

Entry requirements

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

Other courses at Bournemouth University (BU)

Related Information

International Study Visa