About

This exciting course provides an opportunity for nurses and allied health professionals to explore the developing role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

This programme is suitable for those working in the field of Adult or Mental Health who have the ability to adapt and respond to the evolving advanced practitioner role within a variety of clinical settings across specialisms.

Our programme is contemporary and has been mapped to the NHS Education Scotland 4 Pillars of Practice throughout the curriculum. You will explore the key dimensions of Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Facilitation of Learning, Evidence, Research and Development.

The content of our programme is focused on the development of competencies within the four pillars of advanced practice and therefore you will cover the following areas throughout your studies:

Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
Clinical assessment and diagnostic decision making
Clinical reasoning
Independent prescribing
Leading, delivering and evaluating care
Transferable work-based learning processes

*Optional face-to-face learning will take place at Lanarkshire Campus.

This exciting course provides an opportunity for nurses and allied health professionals to explore the developing role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

This programme is suitable for those working in the field of Adult or Mental Health who have the ability to adapt and respond to the evolving advanced practitioner role within a variety of clinical settings across specialisms.

Our programme is contemporary and has been mapped to the NHS Education Scotland 4 Pillars of Practice throughout the curriculum. You will explore the key dimensions of Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Facilitation of Learning, Evidence, Research and Development.

The content of our programme is focused on the development of competencies within the four pillars of advanced practice and therefore you will cover the following areas throughout your studies:

Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
Clinical assessment and diagnostic decision making
Clinical reasoning
Independent prescribing
Leading, delivering and evaluating care
Transferable work-based learning processes

*Optional face-to-face learning will take place at Lanarkshire Campus.

You’ll be taught and supported by a team of academics and Advanced Clinical Practitioners with a wealth of experience in education and clinical practice.

The programme uses a hybrid model of delivery, where the majority of the programme can be studied online, with opportunities for attendance at our £110 million, ultra-modern campus in Lanarkshire, which is equipped with the latest innovative and collaborative technologies.

Through innovative assessments strategies, you will be encouraged to reflect on your learning and to share your experience further – providing an opportunity for inter-professional learning within the academic setting.

This exciting course provides an opportunity for nurses and allied health professionals to explore the developing role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

This programme is suitable for those working in the field of Adult or Mental Health who have the ability to adapt and respond to the evolving advanced practitioner role within a variety of clinical settings across specialisms.

Our programme is contemporary and has been mapped to the NHS Education Scotland 4 Pillars of Practice throughout the curriculum. You will explore the key dimensions of Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Facilitation of Learning, Evidence, Research and Development.

The content of our programme is focused on the development of competencies within the four pillars of advanced practice and therefore you will cover the following areas throughout your studies:

Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
Clinical assessment and diagnostic decision making
Clinical reasoning
Independent prescribing
Leading, delivering and evaluating care
Transferable work-based learning processes

*Optional face-to-face learning will take place at Lanarkshire Campus

Disciplines

Health & Life Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

 Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree pass  For programmes requiring Honours Degree applicants must have achieved the following grades:  Excellent  Good  Very Good

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 78

English Program Requirements

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

Career

Career Prospects

Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating course of study that will prepare you for a successful career as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

The following are a selection of senior clinical and educational roles that you may wish to consider:

Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Consultant Nurse
Clinical Leadership
Researcher
Lecturer
Lecturer/Practitioner

Opportunities for further study include PhD, Professional Doctorate and Education Doctorate study.

Fee Information

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

Explore the courses on offer.

2. Check entry requirements

Check if your academic qualifications and English Language levels meet the course entry requirements.

3. Contact TEG Admissions Team

Fill out the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.

4. Prepare the documents

Once you have had a call with us, compile the required documents to be submitted.

5. Write a personal statement

Check out our guide on how to write a personal statement.

6. Submit an application

Fill out an application form here.

7. Accept the offer, if successful

Once your application has been processed, we will contact you by email to confirm the outcome. If successful, you will receive an offer letter which will detail your next steps.

8. Pay the deposit

You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place at the university.

9: Attend a TEG credibility interview

The purpose of this interview is to assess if students are credible and genuine. At this stage you will need to prepare your CAS documents for review.

10. Apply for Visa

International students, including nationals from EEA or Switzerland, would require a student visa to study at UWS London.

Advanced Clinical Practitioner MSc