Advanced Practice - MSc

The programme is renowned for providing excellent tutorial support to ensure students can relate module content to their individual practice setting.

Lecturers maintain ‘cutting edge’ knowledge of policy developments related to Advanced Practice through their membership of national committees and international consultations with health care colleagues.

Lecturing staff are involved with research and publications related to advanced practice and other senior roles.

Health professionals will be able to use the course to develop their knowledge and skills in health care and to expand their own educational roles. Furthermore, teaching will be directed to enabling the development of analytical skills so students can critically examine practices within the contexts of the legislative and professional frameworks of their own countries.

The modules will enable students to explore their employment situation and the potential for career progression in relation to the theoretical ideas put forward in these modules and to identify ways in which they may improve practice and services or pioneer new developments.

In addition the choice offered by three awards provides opportunities to pursue particular profession specific topics in greater depth. The modules incorporate the concept of ethical practice and the role of the advanced practice professional in creating and maintaining an ethical working environment; legal dimensions of practice will also be addressed.