MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Advanced clinical practitioners are experienced clinicians who demonstrate expertise in their scope of practice (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, 2018

Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners and is a level of practice characterized by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision-making (Health Education England (HEE), 2017).

Why choose this course

1. Through evolving professional roles, practitioners are increasingly encouraged to develop advanced clinical skills, critical thinking and problem solving which enables them to meet the changing needs of patients through the development of new, accessible approaches to care and service delivery. This innovative course is designed to inform, enhance and develop practitioners’ advancing clinical roles, incorporating the four pillars of advanced practice; clinical practice; leadership and management; education and research (HEE, 2017).
2. You will be supported within the University setting as well as your own organisation to build on existing professional skills, knowledge and experience in order to develop the advanced skill set required of an autonomous practitioner, whilst meeting the complexity of modern healthcare challenges. Provision of opportunities to investigate, critically appraise and understand the evidence base for practice will develop your critical awareness, in order to further improve and advance practice through strategic development, leadership, education and innovation. You will be required to identify a clinical supervisor who will be able to support you throughout the course.

1. Core Modules (totalling 140 credits): -

   • Principles of Advanced Practice - 20 credits.
   • Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for Advancing Practice - 40 credits.
   • Innovation and Advanced Clinical Practice - 20 credits.
   • Advancing Practice Through Service Progression - 40 credits.
   • Transitions to Advanced Clinical Practice - 20 credits.

   Optional Credits: -

   • Independent / Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses, Midwives, and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHNs) – V300 OR 40 credits
   • Independent / Supplementary Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals OR 40 credits
   • Upplementary Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals - 40 credits
   • 2 x L7 Modules from Professional Practice or other HELS MSc Course 2 x 20 credits