MSc Surgical Care Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
University of Plymouth
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MSc - Master of Science

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Plymouth University

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SEP-25

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MSc - Master of Science

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Advance your professional expertise and specialist knowledge with MSc Surgical Care Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery). Consider approaches to care delivery, investigate the surgical patient experience and conduct a research investigation into a topic tailored to your own needs, enabling you to practice at an advanced level in this emerging specialist role. You must have completed the corresponding PgDip Surgical Care Practitioner programme to enrol for this award.Key featuresAdvance your ...Read more

Advance your professional expertise and specialist knowledge with MSc Surgical Care Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery). Consider approaches to care delivery, investigate the surgical patient experience and conduct a research investigation into a topic tailored to your own needs, enabling you to practice at an advanced level in this emerging specialist role. You must have completed the corresponding PgDip Surgical Care Practitioner programme to enrol for this award.

Key features

  • Advance your professional expertise and specialist knowledge through learning tailored to your specialty.
  • Consider research approaches to care delivery and investigate the surgical patient experience.
  • Expand your research knowledge and skills to design and conduct your own study.
  • Benefit from professorial academic, and theoretical teaching. Visiting lecturers include current practising qualified Surgical Care Practitioners and Consultant Surgeons.
  • Further your career progression through the Knowledge and Skills Framework on completion of the MSc - national examples include practitioners achieving Band 8a and 8b, who manage their own operation lists, or organise and deliver screening and follow-up programmes.
  • Royal College of Surgeons accredited programme.

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20th
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65th
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29 Oct 13

Nice and central location, all the student areas are in the same place and all the shops are within really easy walking distance. There is lots of help and support available for..Read more

SR
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29 Oct 13

Really nice place to live - everything you need in the centre and then the seafront is really nice for a weekend or special occasion. Great night life, you'll meet a hilarious mix..Read more

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Entry requirements

A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis. You must be employed full-time in an appropriate role within a suitable hospital able to provide training with a UK setting, and you must have support of the clinical manager to undertake this programme of study whilst employed.

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Nice and central location, all the student areas are in the same place and all the shops are within really easy walking distance. There is lots of help and support available for...
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Really nice place to live - everything you need in the centre and then the seafront is really nice for a weekend or special occasion. Great night life, you'll meet a hilarious mix...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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University of Plymouth
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