Overview

The Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner programme from University of Plymouth is designed for senior neonatal nurses with an ambition to become an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

Key facts:

Seize opportunities to study in an inter-professional setting with inter-professional core modules delivered by an academic team with extensive experience, as well as programme specific modules delivered by specialist neonatal practitioners.

Gain a deeper understanding of the advanced clinical practice role and learn how this level of practice is used to enhance the patient journey.

Develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues that impact on neonatal practice and how the advancing level of practice influences the provision of high quality, patient centred care.

Critically review trends in theory, practice and management relating to neonatal practice.

Develop a contemporary approach to health and social care through advancing and utilising knowledge and skills in professional practice, underpinned by a focus on excellence and sustainability by developing a critical, analytical and creative approach.

Promote an understanding of the philosophy and procedures involved in research and use of evidence, with the opportunity to design and undertake research that will enhance and develop patient care and/or service provision within the neonatal arena.

Be equipped to take on lead roles in management, clinical practice and/or education.

Part time programme offering flexible delivery and exit points to support a learner centred approach.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced concepts in research: methodology and methods

Advancing Practice in Context

Holistic Neonatal Assessment and Clinical Management

Advanced Neonatal Nursing Practice

Substantive professional project

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 624 other Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

You’ll normally have a first degree (BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above or European first cycle equivalent plus a professional qualification in health or social care.

You will also need to be working in an environment where you can meet the module learning outcomes. Specific criteria includes:

attainment of a recognised QIS qualification

neonatal clinical experience of at least two years post QIS qualification (excluding maternity leave)

management experience within neonatal clinical practice

supernumerary practice of at least 7.5 hours per week (exclusive of taught contact time)

current NMC registration

access to an appropriate clinical mentor.

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Tuition Fees

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1300 GBP / module

≈ 1300 GBP / module

Additional Details

per 20 credit module

Tuition for international students is N/A.

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Living costs

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