MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Ahp)

The programme has been developed to enhance professional knowledge of allied health professionals interested in undertaking the role of advanced clinical practioner. The aim is to develop autonomous postgraduates with advanced professional knowledge and skills who can contribute to the modernisation of the new NHS and other organisations in the UK.

Core Modules:

Leadership in Context: This module explores processes involved in leading and facilitating the implementation of change in health and social care drawing on a range of theory and evidence

Developing Advanced Practice: this module develops skills and knowledge relating to working as an Advanced Practitioner and facilitates innovative learning and application of learning in practice in order to improve and enhance service user care and service delivery.

Methods or e-Research Methods: This module is an introduction to research methods and presents a platform for you to engage in both quantitative and qualitative research approaches and develop an ability to utilise specific research techniques.

Dissertation – supervised research project (20,000 words)

Optional Modules:

In year 2, students can select 60 credits from a range of modules available from the School MSc portfolio such as:

Physiology and Patho-physiology

History Taking and Consultation Skills

Physical Examination and Diagnostics

Epidemiology

Introduction to Health Economics

Accountability in Health and Social Care

Ill Adult Management

Non-medical Prescribing

Diabetes

Nutrition

Professional Development Portfolio

Dementia

Students wishing to can exit the programme after achieving either a PG Certificate or PG Diploma if they don’t wish to undertake the full MSc.