Objectives-To explore in-depth knowldege of issues relating to advancing clinical practice. -To enhance professional development in clinical practice. -To achieve personal learning objectives through a special study unit or dissertation. -To develop a specialist knowledge base and clinical skills for advanced practice.
Entry requirementsOverview This programme will be of interest to all registered practitioners involved in health and social care who are advancing their individuals roles, the roles of others and/or developing services.
Academic titleMMedSci Advancing Practice
Course descriptionCourse content
-Advancing practice
-Context of advancing practice
-Evidence-based practice
-Methods of enquiry
-Advancing autonomous practice
-Advancing service development
Non-taught component:
Dissertation
Assessment
Each module is assessed; written assignments reflect the module aim and content.
Length of Programme
2 years part time
Entry requirements
Good first degree or equivalent. Applicants with other qualifications or relevant experience are encouraged to contact Dr Mark Hayter (see 'Contact' below).
We encourage entrants with non-standard qualifications and will consider each application in the light of its merit and the requirements of the profession. A relevant professional qualification is preferred but not essential.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to take a suitable test, such as IELTS, minimum score 6.5; TOEFL, minimum score 575, plus a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English, or minimum 232 in the computer-based TOEFL.