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.

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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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Programme 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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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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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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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Larger organisations can use their apprenticeship levy and government top-up to pay tuition and professional fees of higher apprenticeships.

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Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Disciplines

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