Advanced Practice in Health Care, PGDip

Due to the nature of this MSc programme, there are specific requirements set by the Health Boards regards funding and applications for this MSc. For those applicants from: Swansea Bay Health Board - nursing applicants will need to speak to the lead nurse for education prior to applying to the University to assess suitability. Likewise, allied health applicants would need to speak to their respective education / professional leads. Please note that Swansea Bay Health Board do not support any applications from a health care registrant at band 5; Hywel Dda Health Board – all applicants need to seek line manager approval and apply for higher awards funding prior applying to the University; Welsh Ambulance Service Trust – all applicants will need to speak to the advanced practice lead for their locality and apply for advanced practice funding within WAST; Other Health Boards – you would need to discuss and seek approval for the application from your line manager. You will also need to identify your funding avenue prior to application; Self-Funding Applicants – any applicant wishing to self-fund their studies will need to speak to the programme director for the MSc prior to application. Upon applying to the University, a decision will be made to offer an interview. Interviews are held jointly by the respected health boards and acceptance onto the course is made collaboratively between the University and Health Board. Self-funding applicants will be interviewed by the academic team.