STUDY
| Institution code: | S82 |
|---|---|
| UCAS code: | N/A |
| Start date: | September and January |
| Duration: | Part-time: A maximum of five years. Progression route part time: one year. |
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | Qualifications and management experience will be considered on an individual basis |
| Institution code: | S82 |
|---|---|
| UCAS code: | N/A |
| Start date: | September and January |
| Duration: | Part-time: A maximum of five years. Progression route part time: one year. |
|---|---|
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | Qualifications and management experience will be considered on an individual basis |
| Institution code: | S82 |
|---|---|
| Start date: | September and January |
| Duration: | Part-time: A maximum of five years. Progression route part time: one year. |
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | Qualifications and management experience will be considered on an individual basis |
| Institution code: | S82 |
|---|---|
| Start date: | September and January |
| Duration: | Part-time: A maximum of five years. Progression route part time: one year. |
|---|---|
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | Qualifications and management experience will be considered on an individual basis |
Overview
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) master’s degree is a multi-professional program open to all experienced registered healthcare professionals who wish to advance their careers at the Master’s level and be at the forefront of their field of practice. The course is designed to facilitate the development of knowledge and skills related to advanced clinical practice in the care of adults, children, and their families.
We also offer this course as an apprenticeship route, please speak to the team for more information and how to apply.
Accreditation
This course has received a formal accreditation by the NHS Centre for Advancing Practice.
Course Modules
The MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Progression route) is for students who have successfully completed the PgD in Advanced Healthcare Practice or Enhanced Clinical Practice (ACP exit award) and wish to continue their academic study. It is a one-year, part-time program. Please contact the Course Leader to discuss optional modules or module assessment information.
Downloadable information regarding all 溏心vlog免费B站 courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.
The module explores the four pillars of advanced practice—clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research—as defined by national frameworks and professional bodies. It encourages students to critically examine how these pillars interact to support safe, effective, and person-centered care.
This module is designed to equip advanced practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking required to perform comprehensive, person-centred assessments and make informed clinical decisions in complex healthcare environments. Holistic assessment is a cornerstone of advanced practice, enabling practitioners to
consider the full spectrum of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that influence health and wellbeing.
Principles of Advancing Practice
Integrated Assessment and Reasoning for Advanced Practitioners
Dissertation
Non-Medical Independent and/or Supplementary Prescribing (V300)
Service Improvement in Advanced Practice
Advanced Clinical Practice Portfolio
End Point Assessment
Optional Modules:
Coaching within Healthcare
Principles of Cancer Care
Improving Practice through Application of Learning
Professional Advocate
NMP training can support role and career development by enabling practitioners to take on greater responsibilities for managing patient care. NMP enhances patient care by supporting patients’ timely access to treatment with medicines, enabling choice whilst helping to reduce waiting times, reduce hospital admissions, and maximize the wider skills of the healthcare team.
This module focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to effect meaningful change in healthcare services, focusing on the underpinning theory of change approaches, the global and national policy landscape that informs strategy driving change and the practical techniques needed to advance innovation through change and service improvement.
Pick one from this list:
Coaching within Healthcare
Principles of Cancer Care
Improving Practice through Applications of Learning
Professional Advocate
This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial, independent piece of work that demonstrates your ability to critically engage with a topic relevant to advanced clinical practice. The dissertation represents the culmination of the programme, allowing you to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and professional insights gained throughout your studies. Advanced clinical practitioners are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based practice, service improvement, and innovation within your field. This module supports you in identifying a clinically relevant issue, formulating a research question or service evaluation aim, and conducting a rigorous investigation using appropriate methodologies.
This module provides you with the opportunity to consolidate and demonstrate your development as advanced clinical practitioners through the creation of a comprehensive portfolio of evidence. The portfolio serves as a structured and reflective record of learning, achievement, and professional growth across the four pillars of advanced practice:鈥痗linical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
This module provides you with the opportunity to consolidate and demonstrate your development as advanced clinical practitioners through the creation of a comprehensive portfolio of evidence. The portfolio serves as a structured and reflective record of learning, achievement, and professional growth across the four pillars of advanced practice:鈥痗linical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial, independent piece of work that demonstrates your ability to critically engage with a topic relevant to advanced clinical practice. The dissertation represents the culmination of the programme, allowing you to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and professional insights gained throughout your studies. Advanced clinical practitioners are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based practice, service improvement, and innovation within your field. This module supports you in identifying a clinically relevant issue, formulating a research question or service evaluation aim, and conducting a rigorous investigation using appropriate methodologies.
Course Modules
The MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Progression route) is for students who have successfully completed the PgD in Advanced Healthcare Practice or Enhanced Clinical Practice (ACP exit award) and wish to continue their academic study. One year, part time.
Please contact the Course Leader to discuss optional modules or module assessment information.
Downloadable information regarding all 溏心vlog免费B站 courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.
The module explores the four pillars of advanced practice—clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research—as defined by national frameworks and professional bodies. It encourages students to critically examine how these pillars interact to support safe, effective, and person-centered care.
This module is designed to equip advanced practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking required to perform comprehensive, person-centred assessments and make informed clinical decisions in complex healthcare environments. Holistic assessment is a cornerstone of advanced practice, enabling practitioners to
consider the full spectrum of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that influence health and wellbeing.
Principles of Advancing Practice
Integrated Assessment and Reasoning for Advanced Practitioners
Dissertation
Non-Medical Independent and/or Supplementary Prescribing (V300)
Service Improvement in Advanced Practice
Advanced Clinical Practice Portfolio
End Point Assessment
Optional Modules:
Coaching within Healthcare
Principles of Cancer Care
Improving Practice through Application of Learning
Professional Advocate
NMP training can support role and career development by enabling practitioners to take on greater responsibilities for managing patient care. NMP enhances patient care by supporting patients’ timely access to treatment with medicines, enabling choice whilst helping to reduce waiting times, reduce hospital admissions, and maximize the wider skills of the healthcare team.
This module focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to effect meaningful change in healthcare services, focusing on the underpinning theory of change approaches, the global and national policy landscape that informs strategy driving change and the practical techniques needed to advance innovation through change and service improvement.
Pick one from this list:
Coaching within Healthcare
Principles of Cancer Care
Improving Practice through Applications of Learning
Professional Advocate
This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial, independent piece of work that demonstrates your ability to critically engage with a topic relevant to advanced clinical practice. The dissertation represents the culmination of the programme, allowing you to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and professional insights gained throughout your studies. Advanced clinical practitioners are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based practice, service improvement, and innovation within your field. This module supports you in identifying a clinically relevant issue, formulating a research question or service evaluation aim, and conducting a rigorous investigation using appropriate methodologies.
This module provides you with the opportunity to consolidate and demonstrate your development as advanced clinical practitioners through the creation of a comprehensive portfolio of evidence. The portfolio serves as a structured and reflective record of learning, achievement, and professional growth across the four pillars of advanced practice:鈥痗linical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
This module provides you with the opportunity to consolidate and demonstrate your development as advanced clinical practitioners through the creation of a comprehensive portfolio of evidence. The portfolio serves as a structured and reflective record of learning, achievement, and professional growth across the four pillars of advanced practice:鈥痗linical practice, leadership and management, education, and research.
This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial, independent piece of work that demonstrates your ability to critically engage with a topic relevant to advanced clinical practice. The dissertation represents the culmination of the programme, allowing you to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and professional insights gained throughout your studies. Advanced clinical practitioners are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based practice, service improvement, and innovation within your field. This module supports you in identifying a clinically relevant issue, formulating a research question or service evaluation aim, and conducting a rigorous investigation using appropriate methodologies.
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Entry Requirements
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Career Opportunities
Completing the Advanced Clinical Practice course can open up a wide range of career opportunities for healthcare professionals, including but not limited to:
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Nurse Educator
- Healthcare Manager/Administrator
- Researcher
- Consultant
- Public Health Specialist: Social Care Manager
- Allied Health Professional Specialist
- Health Visitor
- Midwifery Specialist
Our Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team are here to support you, not only whilst you complete your studies, but after you graduate and beyond.
To find out more about our range of services and support, please visit our Careers, Employability and Enterprise page.
Facilities and Resources
The Health and Wellbeing building provides students with a variety of state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities, including two simulated hospital wards, a midwifery birthing unit, physiotherapy teaching spaces, a sports and exercise facility and a working radiography imaging suite. The building also hosts the Institute of Health and Wellbeing Research and the Integrated Care Academy.
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