Overview
The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner programme at University of Sunderland is a higher-level clinical apprenticeship programme designed and developed with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers in line with the Health Education England Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice. This framework requires healthcare professionals who are working at an advanced level have developed and can evidence the underpinning role/discipline specific competencies and the associated knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the clinical setting and advanced practice role.
The programme develops competency across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice:
- Clinical Practice
- Leadership and Management
- Education
- Research
The work-based learning design of the programme also supports employers and practitioners in the development of locally negotiated competencies. This supports new and developing Advanced Practice roles across all disciplines and areas of clinical practice.
Career ready
- This programme is a key qualification needed for anyone wanting to become an advanced clinical practitioner or operate in an advanced practice role.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Clinical Management Skills
- Enhanced Prescribing for Health Professionals
- Advanced Paediatric Clinical Skills
- Advanced Clinical Management of Chronic Disease
- Advanced Medicines Management for Advanced Clinical Practice
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We recommend applying for a master's degree at least six months before your start date.
Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must be employed by a supporting trust to access the apprenticeship programme. Non-apprenticeship applicants will be considered and must also meet the entry criteria:
- Registered healthcare professional registered with the NMC, HCPC or equivalent
- Employed in an ACP, trainee ACP role or equivalent
- Hold a 2:2 or above in a first degree or have significant relevant recent level 6 study. Applicants who do not hold a first degree are invited to discuss their application with the programme lead prior to application
- All applicants who are not qualified V300 prescribers, or HCPC prescribers must also meet the entry requirements of the Enhanced Prescribing for Health Professionals
- Applicants whose first language is not English, must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 7
- Have a designated educational supervisor who will support the applicant for the duration of the programme.
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Additional Details
Larger organisations can use their apprenticeship levy and government top-up to pay tuition and professional fees of higher apprenticeships.
Living costs
Sunderland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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