The course has been developed in response to the needs for the healthcare workforce to be able to provide quality healthcare into the future. Individuals working at Advanced Practice should be able to demonstrate evidence of Master's level learning, such as studying at postgraduate certificate or diploma level and /or working towards Master's level degree. Advanced practice is built upon four pillars of practice: Clinical Practice, Facilitating Learning, Leadership and Evidence, Research and Development.

The MSc Healthcare Practice course emphasises the need to develop advanced practice for quality healthcare provision for all people across the healthcare sector. Responding to changes required in response to the 10-year NHS plan and the future needs of the population requires a workforce well prepared to provide practice and services that enhance the experience of service users. Applicant will start the course in September.

There is also an opportunity to follow a specific pathway within the awards for neonatal, simulation practice and community and primary care. Students can also apply to take a ‘stand-alone’ module. It is anticipated that most students will complete a full Masters degree. In the event that students’ circumstances change, students could exit the course and would then be awarded the relevant credit or stage award for either Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.

The Community and Primary Care pathway includes modules such as supporting people with long term conditions, wound management, and end of life care. 

Your Course team will contact you directly via email regarding your welcome and induction. 

You are not expected to complete any work before you arrive. However, please make sure that you have completed all the pre-course requests so that your access to the library and other online systems is not delayed.

You must bring in your ID and evidence of qualifications on your first day.

We would encourage you to review the course structure and module options via your course page before you arrive.

There is no recommended reading list for the course which is designed to facilitate advanced healthcare practice for healthcare professional from a number of different fields.