Advancing Integrated Urgent Care Practice
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• A postgraduate qualification that can be completed in one year making it ideal for your professional development (CPD) • Course designed to help you advance your practice in remote consultation and further your clinical knowledge whilst working towards specialist or advanced practice roles • Curriculum covers fundamental aspects from remote consultation and triage through to clinical leadership • The programme is closely linked with practice and underpinned by core policy agendas, professional standards and competence frameworks. The integration of theory and practice enables you to apply your learning directly to the workplace, improving your confidence and sense of purpose • An interprofessional programme which attracts practitioners in patient-facing clinical roles from a wide variety of professions such as pharmacists, nurses, midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists, podiatrists and other Allied Health professionals • Prepare you to advance your professional autonomy and develop competence as pertinent to your role and area of clinical practice
Key highlights
- Develops advanced skills in remote consultation and clinical triage
- Curriculum progresses from remote consultation through to clinical leadership
- Underpinned by policy agendas, professional standards and competence frameworks
- Integrates theory and practice for direct application in the workplace
- Interprofessional cohort of nurses, pharmacists, paramedics and allied health professionals
- Supports progression towards specialist or advanced practice roles
Entry requirements
A postgraduate qualification that can be completed in one year making it ideal for your professional development (CPD) Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications*
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Urgent Care Practitioner
- Clinical Advisor (NHS 111)
- Specialist Paramedic
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Team Leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,055 per year | International: £1,055 per year
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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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