Advanced Clinical Practice MSc
University of Huddersfield
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MSc - Master of Science

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Huddersfield Campus

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Part Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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MSc - Master of Science

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Huddersfield Campus

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SEP-26

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The development of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role is one of the ways the Government is modernising the National Health Service and reshaping the workforce to improve the quality of healthcare and meet the changing needs of the population. Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered healthcare practitioners. The role characterised by a high degree of autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity and uncertainty, holding accountability for decisions ...Read more

The development of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) role is one of the ways the Government is modernising the National Health Service and reshaping the workforce to improve the quality of healthcare and meet the changing needs of the population. Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered healthcare practitioners. The role characterised by a high degree of autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity and uncertainty, holding accountability for decisions made. This Centre for Advancing Practice accredited course consists of theoretical and clinically focused modules that enable you to meet the four pillars of professional practice – clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. As well as associated core capabilities at the level of advanced clinical practice articulated in HEE (2017) Multi-professional Framework for ACP. The course provides theoretical and clinically focused education and training to support the expansion of practice and the development of new skills specifically, clinical history taking, clinical examination skills and consultation skills. It offers you the opportunity to enhance your current knowledge and practice related to the four pillars of advanced clinical practice and may lead to career progression into advanced level roles across all specialties of practice. You will be taught by a team of passionate academics who have a wealth of skills, expertise and professional credibility related to advanced clinical practice. You will be able to study specific routes to support your clinical practice, these include Primary Care, Critical Care, Emergency Care, Mental Health Care and Cancer Care.

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70/279
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14th
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65th

Entry requirements

You must hold:; Current registration on Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register, Health and Care Professions Council or the General Pharmaceutical Council. A period of 3 years post-registration experience will be required. A first degree in your specialism or another relevant health related subject is also required, or you must provide other evidence of your ability to study at postgraduate level.

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£3,300 per year

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The part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £825 (Band 4) per 15 credit module and £1,650 (Band 4) per 30 credit module.

£9,350 per year

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£9,350 per year

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University of Huddersfield
Queensgate Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 3DH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Huddersfield  0.2 miles away

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