Advancing Practice PGCert / PGDip / MSc
Robert Gordon University
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MSc - Master of Science

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The MSc Advancing Practice course will equip you with contemporary knowledge to take forward the rapidly changing healthcare agenda, and make a positive difference. If you are an experienced registered nurse, midwife or health professional looking to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills required for specialist and advanced practice, then this course is for you.The five routes within this programme prepare for a range of people and situations to deliver safe, effective and ...Read more

The MSc Advancing Practice course will equip you with contemporary knowledge to take forward the rapidly changing healthcare agenda, and make a positive difference. If you are an experienced registered nurse, midwife or health professional looking to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills required for specialist and advanced practice, then this course is for you.

The five routes within this programme prepare for a range of people and situations to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care at a higher level of practice. You will explore professional and clinical implications of working as an autonomous practitioner and develop the leadership skills to advance and lead new innovative healthcare services.

The five routes are: Clinical Practice, District Nursing, Health Visiting, Nursing (only route available to international students) and School Nursing. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this programme will normally be an honours degree or its equivalent. In addition, because of the work based nature of the programme, all students must be working in clinical practice or sponsored by a Health Board and have access to a practice assessor/practice supervisor.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£3,040 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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)

Over 3 years - Year 1 £3040, Year 2 £3040, Year 3 £2030. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£3,040 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Over 3 years - Year 1 £3040, Year 2 £3040, Year 3 £2030. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£3,040 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Over 3 years - Year 1 £3040, Year 2 £3040, Year 3 £2030. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£5,510 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Over 3 years - £5510 Year 1, £5510 Year 2, £3670 Year 3. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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Uni info

Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.2 miles away

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