MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced [Nurse] Practitioner)

Typical course content

The MSc Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner pathways modules are listed below. To see a full list of individual modules, please follow the link below.

HLTH6107 Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice

HLTH6074 Diagnostic Assessment and Decision Making (note this must be preceded by Principles of History Taking and Physical Assessment)

HLTH6152 Transition to Advanced Practice - Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner (note this module should be studied in your last year of taught study either before or alongside the dissertation)

HLTH6059 Dissertation

HLTH6120 Pharmacology and Applied Clinical Science for Prescribing and Advanced Medicines Management

HLTH6108 Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Part 2: Prescribing in Practice

HLTH6121 Principles of History Taking and Physical Assessment

Students wishing to undertake the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) credentialing as Advanced Critical Care Practitioners can achieve this, working in collaboration with their employer, by undertaking the above modules, and adding module HLTH6086 'Advanced Practice in Critical Care'. These will be studied via part time registration with the University as a Masters student alongside full time appointment or secondment into a trainee ACCP role within a suitable clinical environment. The FICM credentialing requirements will then be completed alongside those required within the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Nurse Practitioner pathway). Those required within the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner pathway). See You also need to have already undertaken a foundation post registration intensive/critical care module or equivalent prior to undertaking this pathway.

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide or website).