Advanced Practice in Healthcare Master's Degree - MSc/PgD/PgC
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityLlandaff Campus, Online
Course overview
The aim of the MSc Advanced Practice in Healthcare programme is to develop autonomous reflective practitioners who are engaged in advanced practice within a range of clinical, organisational and professional settings. The programme focuses on your needs as an individual learner within the context of healthcare with specific pathways for Allied Health Professionals. It fosters Interprofessional Education in joint modules and encourages best practice and innovation within the four pillars of Research and Audit, Leadership and Management, Clinical Practice and Education in line with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant clinical practice in Wales (HEIW 2023).
Key highlights
- Develops autonomous, reflective practitioners for advanced clinical and organisational practice
- Specific pathways designed for Allied Health Professionals
- Interprofessional Education delivered through joint modules
- Covers research and audit, leadership and management, clinical practice and education
- Aligned with the Wales Professional Framework for Advanced and Consultant Practice
- Individual modules available as micro-credentials building towards qualifications
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Entry Requirements for specific pathways: Dental Technology - An honours degree in a discipline related to their proposed area of study at 2:2 and above, or a Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
Scholarships
MBA Scholarship
Award: Up to £4,000.
Vice Chancellor Scholarship
Award: Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Consultant Allied Health Professional
- Clinical Lead
- Advanced Practice Dietitian
- Advanced Practice Audiologist
- Clinical Educator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,000 | International: £17,600
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 Cardiff Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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