Canterbury Christ Church University

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

This MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is for experienced healthcare professionals looking for career advancement. The course develops critical thinking, specialist skills, and leadership, focusing on person-centred care and aligning with the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership, education, and research.

The course covers key areas like advanced practice skills, clinical reasoning, and research. You'll work on a dissertation or practice development project. Learning is interactive, with a mix of classroom, online, and work-based activities, focusing on self-reflection and evaluation. 

The course is assessed through methods such as essays, reports, reflective writing, case studies, written exams, practical skills assessments (OSCEs), and oral presentations, and can be completed in 1 year full-time or 2-3 years part-time.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and a detailed research proposal, with an optional CV, to show their suitability for the course.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants should have a relevant first degree in health or social sciences, at least a 2:2 or above
  • Be a qualified healthcare professional with at least 3 years of experience
  • Currently work clinically in the UK with professional registration
  • Have support from clinical practice, including a clinical facilitator.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants need an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and 5.5 in each other individual component (reading, listening, speaking).
  • PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme explore careers in:

  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)

  • Strategic Healthcare Leader

  • Clinical Educator

  • Research Lead (within clinical practice)

  • Trainee Consultant Practitioner

  • Specialist Nurse Practitioner / Allied Health Professional

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 per year.

Admission

To apply for the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice program, submit an online application through the school’s website. For assistance, please reach out to AHZ’s trained advisors.

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