Admission to the programme is on the basis that you will normally have:

• Current registration with the relevant professional/regulatory bodies appropriate to the location of the clinical placement component of the programme (to include professional indemnity)
• A BSc/BA Honours degree or equivalent. (Evidence of equivalence of your qualification(s) to the UK educational system of awards can be found at www.naric.org.uk). The degree should normally be a first or upper second class Honours degree.
• Supporting evidence of appropriate continuing professional development.

Additional criteria for clinical placement component in the UK (please note that if these criteria are not met within four months of starting the course, you may be required to transfer to a non-clinical programme or to undertake your placement overseas):

• Evidence of satisfactory current Criminal Record check
• Evidence of satisfactory health declaration and immunisation record

You will also need to submit the following documentation in support of your application: 

•  two academic/employer references in support of your application and professional and practical capabilities; 
•  transcripts of your degrees so far (certified and translated in to English if appropriate). 
• Evidence of your clinical placements and experiences to date; 
• Evidence of appropriate professional registration. (Evidence of HPC and CSP registration (or NMC registration) if you wish to undertake your clinical placement in the UK)

Learn more about entry requirements including Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

International students
IELTS – 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL – Internet based 93 overall, with no less than 22 in Reading, 21 in Listening, 23 in Speaking, 21 in Writing

If applying from overseas, you should also bear in mind that the process of applying for a visa can be a long and complicated one and you are therefore advised to submit your application for study as early as possible, enabling us to provide you with the offer letter that will be necessary for your visa application well ahead of the programme start date.

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements 

Standard English language requirements apply

When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages

This programme offers you the opportunity to advance your practice through selection of a profile of modules that meet your personal development needs and aspirations. Modules are designed to facilitate your capability to undertake a range of roles, for example, specialist, extended scope or consultant roles. They will also appeal to those involved in service development or role redesign.

The programme has a clinical focus and offers flexible learning for allied health professionals and nurses. We have developed the programme further by including the opportunity to undertake clinical placements overseas, enabling us to meet the needs of international students. Opportunities will be available for participants to evaluate their current practice and undertake learning experiences that advance their capability as a practitioner.

The Advancing Practice Masters programme offers you:

• The opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary student cohort 
• The support of a personal tutor and dissertation supervisor 
• The chance to tailor the programme to your own individual learning needs 
• A research led environment with opportunities for diverse dissertation projects 
• Flexible study which can be organised around your other commitments
  

Skills gained

On completion of the programme you will have:

• The ability to critically evaluate approaches and methodologies appropriate for researching theoretical and practical issues relating to clinical practice
• The ability to critically evaluate previous professional development and plan future development within the framework of contemporary healthcare practice
• Specialist clinical practice at an advanced level within a work based setting
• The ability to promote, lead and develop best practice within their field
• The ability to formulate a justifiable research design and conduct analytically an investigation to address a problem relevant to their clinical practice
• The ability to produce a written report worthy of scrutiny in both academic and clinical settings

Related links

School of Health and Population Sciences website.

Nursing and Physiotherapy website.