PGDip Advanced Clinical Practice
University of York
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This course will enable you to develop competency in advanced clinical practice while working in your existing healthcare setting.Through the integration of research and theory with practice, you’ll build your knowledge and skills so you can safely assess, diagnose and treat or refer patients presenting with undifferentiated problems. This will include the prescription or administration of medication according to the rules governing your particular profession.Youll gain professional skills ...Read more

This course will enable you to develop competency in advanced clinical practice while working in your existing healthcare setting.

Through the integration of research and theory with practice, you’ll build your knowledge and skills so you can safely assess, diagnose and treat or refer patients presenting with undifferentiated problems. This will include the prescription or administration of medication according to the rules governing your particular profession.

You'll gain professional skills including risk management, resilience and leadership in order to progress your journey towards advanced practice.

On graduation, you’ll be a critically reflective practitioner, able to make informed judgements based on sound analysis, often within unpredictable circumstances. You will be ready to take your place in a range of healthcare settings.

Careers and skills

The demand for qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) is growing, and on completion of this course you will be able to apply for and work as an ACP.

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49/101
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22 Nov 22

Best things - nice campus, good facillities, lots of active clubs and societies (even if the students union is a bit rubbish) Worst things - some teaching is still online,..Read more

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: You should hold an undergraduate degree (exception may be given if you have evidence of recent successfully completed modules at level six). Additional requirements: This course is open to healthcare professionals who have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Health Care Professions Council, or the General Pharmaceutical Council and have at least two years relevant clinical experience.

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£3,975 per year

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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)

The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry. This is the year 1 fee. Fees for future years are subject to confirmation.

£8,970 per year

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Students from EU

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

The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry. This is the year 1 fee. Fees for future years are subject to confirmation.

£8,970 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 International

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

The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry. This is the year 1 fee. Fees for future years are subject to confirmation.

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