University of Greenwich - Advanced Clinical Practice MSc

University of Greenwich

Advanced Clinical Practice MSc

Learn essential strategies and prepare for leadership roles in advanced clinical practice with this engaging Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice.

Develop your skills and deepen your knowledge of advanced health clinical practice with this tailored Master's course. Our MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is designed for current practitioners who are registered with a professional body and who would like to become advanced clinical practitioners.

Your studies are based around four pillars: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. This will help you develop specialist knowledge and work autonomously to make decisions in complex situations.

Career Prospects

Will I have a work placement?

You will be required to be working in clinical practice for a minimum of 20 hours a week. Part of this should constitute your work-based learning which will be in your area of practice organised by you and your employer.

How long is my placement?

You will need to demonstrate work-based learning throughout the three years of the programme.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates of this course will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and expertise to provide clinical leadership. You'll be adaptable and flexible in your approach to your role, and able to provide support, education and supervision to less-experienced colleagues. You will also have opportunities for career progression through promotion and/or service recognition schemes.

While there is no universally recognised definition, the NHS Career Framework equates advanced practice to Agenda for Change Level 7. This course is also offered as an apprenticeship (MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Degree Apprenticeship).

Are internships available?

You have an option to undertake the apprenticeship route, which must be approved by your employer. At the end of the course, you would have a Master's qualification and an apprenticeship certificate.

Do you provide employability services?

Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.

The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.

Course Details

Year 1

Compulsory modules.
Leading and Managing Complexity for Advanced Clinical Practice (20 credits)
Assessment and Decision Making Skills for Advanced Clinical Practice (20 credits)
Work Based Learning One: Developing Advanced Clinical Practice Skills through Work Based Learning (20 credits)

Year 2

Compulsory modules.
Enquiry Skills for Research in Health and Care Practice (20 credits)

Optional modules
Advanced Leadership and Management (40 credits)
Advanced Clinical Practice through Work Based Learning (40 credits)
Non-Medical Prescribing (40 credits)

Year 3

Compulsory modules.
Health and Care Practice Dissertation (40 credits)

Optional modules
Teaching, Supervision and Assessment in Advanced Practice (20 credits)
The Dynamics of Dissemination: Publishing, Promoting and Performing your Studies (20 credits)

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