Designed for the growing number of health care professionals wishing to work in clinical leadership or extended roles in clinical practice in the UK.

Students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip exit awards during this course.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• Become involved in lifelong learning whilst adapting to the dynamic care environment and supporting quality care delivery.
• Close involvement of NHS clinical staff in the planning and delivery of courses ensures that the programme is current and relevant.
• The themes offered link closely with the pre-registration undergraduate programme offered at the University as well as being developed in conjunction with local clinical need.
• Build transferable skills along with the ability to lead and innovate in the healthcare sector.

CAREER PROSPECTS

This programme meets the demand for the preparation of both specialist and advanced healthcare practitioners.

Research, education and management roles within the healthcare sector and the NHS are where career opportunities lie, with a number of past students completing PhDs in nursing and healthcare.

Many graduates from this programme work within the NHS in Scotland but some have obtained roles in hospitals in Europe and Asia.