Robert Gordon University

Pathophysiology for Advancing Practice

Robert Gordon University

Course overview

This course will enable you to critically analyse pathological processes to disease management and the impact of investigations to form an immediate management plan within the remit of advanced practice. This module is part of the MSc Advancing Practice programme but can also be undertaken as a stand-alone module.

Key highlights

  • Critically analyse pathological processes in relation to disease management
  • Evaluate the impact of investigations on clinical decision-making
  • Develop immediate management plans within the remit of advanced practice
  • Forms part of the MSc Advancing Practice programme
  • Can be taken as a stand-alone module

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Students Emergency Fund

    The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.

  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount

    Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.

    Up to £500
  • RGU Financial Award for MBA Students

    10% discount towards tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • RGU Golf Scholarship

    Up to £8,500 per year

  • RGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students

    Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students

    Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.

  • RGU International Student Discount for Research Students

    £3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.

    Up to £3,000
  • RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

    £2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.

    Up to £2,000
  • RGU SPORT Scholarship

    Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Advanced Midwife Practitioner
  • Advanced Paramedic Practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £850 | International: £1,520

Admission

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