Advanced Practice

The MSc Advanced Practice is a flexible programme structured to provide core and option modules, and tailored to the individual student profile. Prior to starting the course, each student will discuss their sphere of work, personal preference and professional aspirations in order to select appropriate modules and create an individual programme plan.

Core modules (90 credits)

• Personal and Professional Developments in Advanced Practice
• Research Methods
• Research Project Planning and Management
• Dissertation

Option modules (any Level 7 modules offered by the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences)

• Active Case Management in Advanced Practice
• Advancing Practice in Mental Health
• Applied Pathophysiology and Advanced Clinical Reasoning
• Collaborative Working and Treatment Decisions Facilitating Concordance
• Contemporary Issues in the Management of People with Long Term Conditions
• Practice Teacher (NMC Mentor Stage 3)
• Prescribing (this is for pharmacists, nurses and AHPs)
• Work Based Learning

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching is delivered using a variety of methods including lectures, roleplay, small group work and presentations.

Students will be assessed via oral presentations, reports, portfolio development and completion of a dissertation.

Dedication

Up to 5 years, part-time.

Attendance

One day a week.