MSc Advanced Practice
The MSc is a structured, modular programme of Masters Level study for nursing and midwifery practitioners.
The programme aims to address the four overarching themes of Advanced Practice: 'advanced clinical practice', 'leadership', 'teaching, coaching and mentoring' and 'research', to develop a coherent and relevant programme that will meet the needs of the National Health Service. The nine pathways have been developed to prepare practitioners for roles within their specialist field, incorporating the overarching themes of advanced practice and the specific knowledge and skills required for the identified area of practice:
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Adult acute nursing
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Cancer care
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Community nursing
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Child nursing
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Midwifery
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Mental Health nursing
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End of Life care
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Public Health nursing
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Occupational Therapy.
Aims
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To prepare students both academically and professionally to advance practice through research, management or practice development
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To develop students' ability at an advanced level of scholarship, showing originality in the application of knowledge
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To enable students to deal with complex issues creatively, utilise an interprofessional approach to client management and develop their leadership role to facilitate change within practice
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To develop students' initiative and independence to continue to develop their knowledge and skills to a higher level
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