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MMedSci - Master of Medical Science
University of Sheffield
Part Time
SEP-25
3 years
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MMedSci - Master of Medical Science
University of Sheffield
Part Time
SEP-25
3 years
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Course description
This course gives you the knowledge and skills to play an expanded role in providing care for your patients. It is designed to build on the experience you have from working in general practice to become an advanced clinical practitioner in this area. The course can be taken as a standard degree programme or apprenticeship.
You will cover all four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. You will gain advanced skills in anatomy, history taking and clinical examination, develop your understanding of evidence-based practice, learn how to deal with complex clinical situations and improve services, and cover the training necessary to become an independent prescriber.
The programme is designed for working healthcare professionals. It is led by a multidisciplinary team of academics and practitioners who are experienced in supporting mature and distance learners. You will combine your university studies with work-based learning under the supervision of a local mentor – usually a GP – who can support and assess your knowledge, skills and capabilities.
Accreditation
This programme is accredited by the NHS Centre of Advancing Practice. It will make you eligible to be listed on the Advanced Practice Directory and work as an advanced clinical practitioner in primary care.
Your career
After successfully completing your course, there are a wide variety of roles you can pursue, including:
Nurse consultant
Research nurse
Matron
University teacher
Patient transport lead
Past students have gone on to work in a variety of health settings such as the NHS, The Resuscitation Council and the Department of Health, as well as UK universities.
You will have a minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in nursing or midwifery which is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council A minimum of a grade C in GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent, Be a qualified, UK registered healthcare professional, working in the pathway-specific area for a minimum of two years, Hold a current relevant employment contract in the pathway-specific setting for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 30 hours per week, Be able to provide evidence of support from a manager and a lead consultant/general practitioner.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,023 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Students from EU
To be confirmed
Students from International
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