MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner)
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Are you a registered healthcare professional looking to develop your clinical career into the world of Advanced Practice? Clinically and academically focused, this pathway is designed to prepare and support Nurses, Midwives, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Operating Department Practitioners and any HCPC/NMC/GPhC registered practitioner, to develop their knowledge and skills to be able to perform and deliver high quality Advanced Level practice in all clinical settings.
Key highlights
- Prepares registered practitioners to deliver Advanced Level practice in all clinical settings
- Open to nurses, midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals
- Welcomes any HCPC, NMC or GPhC registered practitioner
- Combines clinical and academic focus to develop advanced knowledge and skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist
- Advanced Midwife Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home NA NA International NA NA Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module Part time fees shown are per a number of credits. Please note that fees are reviewed on an annual basis. | International: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home NA NA International NA NA Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module Part time fees shown are per a number of credits. Please note that fees are reviewed on an annual basis.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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