MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (named speciality)
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
The philosophy of this course is to use a professional work approach integrated with an understanding of practical application to create a high employability focus and impact on your practice. At all stages, you will be encouraged to take an independent self-learning approach to developing a deep knowledge of your subject area. There are five ‘core’ named specialities available which align to the Transforming Roles, Clinical Core Competencies (Phase 2 Paper): In order to achieve all clinical competencies and speciality skills for this qualification, you will need to have a clinical supervisor and be employed by a UK healthcare organisation.
Typical entry point to this course is in January. Please enquire for more information.
Key highlights
- Professional work approach integrated with practical clinical application
- Five core named specialities available to choose from
- Specialities align with Transforming Roles Clinical Core Competencies (Phase 2)
- Practice-based competence developed under an experienced clinical supervisor
- Strong employability focus with direct impact on your practice
- Builds clinical assessment, case management and prescribing skills where appropriate
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Practitioner (Allied Health Professions)
- Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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