Clinical Decision Making
University of DerbyDerby, United Kingdom
Course overview
• Terri-Ann Walsh - Senior Lecturer Advanced Clinical Practice, Non Medical Prescriber, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Registered Nurse (NMC) • Ruth Regan - Senior Lecturer Advanced Clinical Practice, Non Medical Prescriber, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physiotherapist (HCPC) • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of common disorders of human function. • Correlate selected physical findings and clinical manifestations of disease with underlying pathophysiology with reflection on the condition and anticipated outcomes. • Formulate clinical diagnosis through the autonomous application and integration of clinical information based on scientific rationale and evidence base. • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with colleagues to formulate solutions to problems promoting health and well-being.
Key highlights
- Taught by advanced clinical practitioners who are non-medical prescribers
- Covers aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment of common disorders of human function
- Links physical findings and clinical manifestations to underlying pathophysiology
- Develops autonomous clinical diagnosis based on scientific rationale and evidence
- Builds interpersonal skills for solving problems with colleagues
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
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- 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 University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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