MSc Advancing Healthcare Practice
University of Reading
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Reading

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Flexible

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Reading

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Enhance your knowledge and skills as a healthcare professional with our MSc Advancing Healthcare Practice.Practising healthcare professionals can apply to study this flexible, taught, workplace-based masters degree, which combines a range of optional and compulsory modules to suit their learning needs. If you already have postgraduate academic credits from other healthcare-based courses - such as PGCert/Dip in Pharmacy Practice, PGDip in Physician Associate Studies, PGCert in Independent ...Read more

Enhance your knowledge and skills as a healthcare professional with our MSc Advancing Healthcare Practice.

Practising healthcare professionals can apply to study this flexible, taught, workplace-based master's degree, which combines a range of optional and compulsory modules to suit their learning needs. If you already have postgraduate academic credits from other healthcare-based courses - such as PGCert/Dip in Pharmacy Practice, PGDip in Physician Associate Studies, PGCert in Independent Prescribing, or another healthcare-related subject - you will be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to join the programme partway through.

WHAT CAREER CAN YOU HAVE?

Our programmes are focused on developing your professional competence and confidence. Network with other healthcare professionals from a range of employers and sectors to help identify future career options.

We can offer advice to help you meet your professional regulator revalidation requirements and/or leadership credentialing processes, and support you in building a personal learning plan to enhance your career prospects.

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WUSCA ranking:
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53/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th

Entry requirements

You are required to have:

  • an undergraduate honours degree in the first- or second-class range, or international equivalent, in a relevant healthcare subject
  • a current role working in, or sufficiently linked to, healthcare in the United Kingdom
  • evidence of being able to study at level 7 (master's level)
  • the ability to meet any module specific entry requirements (e.g. Independent Prescribing); you will need to meet these requirements to be eligible to study these modules
  • a minimum of one year of relevant work experience, or sufficient evidence of how you will be supported if you do not have this existing workplace-based experience (this does not apply to modules that are designed to be studied in the first year of qualified practice)
  • a discussion with the admissions tutor prior to submitting an application if you wish to have previous academic credits recognised.

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£6,000 per year

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For your reference, fees for 2023/24 are listed. There may be slight increase in 2025 year entry. This course is only open to UK applicants.

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Uni info

University of Reading
Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Custom House  0.7 miles away

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