
MSc Enhancing Clinical Practice
Course overview
The MSc Enhancing Clinical Practice is a one-year full-time master’s degree or three years part-time aimed at experienced healthcare professionals registered with a relevant regulatory body such as NMC or HCPC. The programme prepares students to manage complex patient needs in modern healthcare settings, or take on roles as a clinical or service manager or practice-development nurse.
Teaching is done the lectures and tutorials, online learning, simulation and skills-based teaching and assessment includes work on modules such as clinical assessment and diagnostics, leading teams, research methods and an optional professional-practice project or teaching/assessment module. The course uses simulation at the Clinical Simulation Centre, giving realistic, practical training alongside theory.
Entry requirements
Candidates of the MSc Enhancing Clinical Practice from the University of South Wales are required to submit a personal statement discussing their reasons for applying and how the course applies to their area of clinical practice. An academic or employer reference is required, with the option to upload their CV to show work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants must have professional registration with the relevant regulatory body, such as the NMC or HCPC.
- Applicants should hold a relevant degree at level 2:2 or higher.
- Applicants must be at least one year post their original professional registration.
English Proficiency:
- International applicants whose first language is not English will need an overall score of IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each section.
- Other equivalent Secure English language tests (SELT) are accepted.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to Masters
Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.
Up to £3,500
Career opportunities
Possible career paths for graduates of MSc Enhancing Clinical Practice from the University of South Wales include:
- Specialist Nurse roles within their field of practice
- Practice development nurse
- Clinical Service Manager, healthcare service manager
- Senior Clinical Practitioner roles in hospitals or community health services
- Clinical Educator/Mentor in health/social care (if they choose the teaching/assessment module)
Cost of study
Full-time international students of the MSc Enhancing Clinical Practice in the University of South Wales pay the tuition fee of £17,900 per year, and Part-time study is also available with fees charged per 20 credits for part-time mode.
Admission
Applications for the MSc Enhancing Clinical Practice in the University of South Wales can be made through the university’s online application portal. For further assistance with your application, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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