Taught course

Advancing Healthcare Practice

Institution
Robert Gordon University · School of Health
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this programme will normally be an honours degree or its equivalent. In addition, because of the work based nature of the programme, all students must be working in clinical practice or sponsored by a Health Board and have access to a practice assessor/practice supervisor.

You must have a first registration within an appropriate professional body and be working in clinical practice and have the support of an appropriately qualified Practice Assessor. Additional entry criteria is required to be met to undertake module NUM090 Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners (NMC 2019).

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Advancing Healthcare Practice course is built around nationally recognised benchmarks for advanced practice. The course equips professionals with contemporary knowledge and skills to practice within a dynamic healthcare landscape. If you are a registered healthcare professional looking to attain advanced practice attributes relevant to both clinical and specialist practice then this course is for you.

There are two routes within this programme to prepare practitioners to deliver safe and effective person-centred care at an advanced level.

The two routes are Clinical Practice and Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Information for international students

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

Fees and funding

UK students
£8,100
International students
£14,690

For more information, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/finance

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    36 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Assessment

AssessmentWhat kind of work will I be doing? (proportionally)
Written/ formal examinations3
Written coursework / continuous assessment4
Dissertation1
Oral Assessment and portfolio3

Course contact details

Name
Student Admissions Service
Email
admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1224 262728