MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Apprenticeship)
University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner has been developed with local NHS Trusts and healthcare providers to prepare you for advanced clinical roles. Aligned with the Health Education England (HEE) Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice, this apprenticeship ensures you develop and evidence the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to practise safely and effectively at an advanced level. The course builds competency across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice, which are: You’ll combine university based learning with work based experience, allowing you to develop and consolidate advanced practice competencies directly within your clinical setting.
The course is led and supported by experienced advanced practitioners from a range of backgrounds, ensuring everything you learn is clinically current and grounded in real-world practice.
Key highlights
- Developed with local NHS Trusts and healthcare providers
- Aligned with the HEE Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice
- Builds competency across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice
- Combines university learning with work-based experience in your clinical setting
- Led by experienced advanced practitioners from a range of backgrounds
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 19+ · If you begin your training at age 19 or older, you're no longer required to achieve English language and maths qualifications to complete your apprenticeship.
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
- Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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