Get ready to elevate your career with our dynamic programme, designed to blend cutting-edge academic insights with practical, real-world experiences. This unique approach will empower you to become a visionary leader in the healthcare sector.
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Our programme is tailored for licensed registered healthcare professionals across a range of fields including nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, pharmacy, paramedicine, and occupational therapy. It's your pathway to mastering advanced practice and taking on pivotal roles as an advanced practitioner, leader, researcher, or education lead.
I’m interested in advancing my clinical skills, research skills, and medical education skills. I found that this programme is the only programme that fulfils this aspiration. Furthermore, the educators of this programme are lead educators in the field of advance clinical practice in the UK with many years of experience in different fields of health service.
This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There is also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis. While the exact content may change, here’s what you can expect to study each term. This is based on a full time masters course.
In the first term, you'll study Research Methods, Teaching and Learning, and Mixed Methods Research.
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Elevate Your Career with Our Exciting Dubai Programme!
Dive into an engaging curriculum featuring modules in leadership, evidence-based practice, research, education, and advanced clinical practice. You'll not only gain invaluable research and leadership skills but also refine your abilities as a reflective practitioner.
Our graduates are pioneers; leading innovation and change in healthcare while offering outstanding clinical leadership.
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Learn from the best! Our distinguished research and teaching staff, including experienced clinical academics, educators, and researchers, will enrich your learning and development.
Our flexible credit system lets you earn valuable exit awards at postgraduate certificate (Level 7: 60 credits) and diploma (Level 7: 120 credits) levels, giving you the freedom to transfer your learning and advance your career. Your studies in advanced practice will be a great foundation for developing dynamic clinical leadership skills.
Our Advanced Practice in Healthcare masters degree includes a combination of taught lectures, small group tutorials, peer group learning and self-study. You’ll learn from world-leading academics and researchers at a top 100 global university. From the outset we’ll encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner.
This course consists of six taught modules and one independent research project.
We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time.
Classes are delivered on one or two evenings from 18:00-21:00 and on Saturdays or Sundays from 10:00-17:00. Each module is block taught over three weeks. Part-time students will study during these hours as per the number of modules they choose to study.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
The course comprises 120 credits of taught material. There is also a 60 credit individual project.
The following must be taken:
| Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Creating and Applying Evidence | 20 | Semester 1 |
| Health Service Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Innovation and Improvement | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Mixed Methods Research Design | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Principles of Advanced Clinical Decision Making | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Research Dissertation | 60 | |
| Teaching and Learning for Healthcare Professionals | 20 | Semester 1 |
To secure your place at the University of Birmingham Dubai, you must meet both our general entry requirements and the specific criteria for your chosen course. Your application will be carefully reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will determine if you will receive an offer.
You should have a 2:1 Honours degree, or equivalent in your clinical field of practice. You also need at least 12 months of clinical experience post qualification.
In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
You'll need to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at postgraduate level.
To apply, you need to be a licensed healthcare professional from nursing, midwifery, or any allied health field (e.g. physiotherapy, pharmacy, paramedicine, or occupational therapy). Your license must be from your country or the UAE.
For the MSc Advanced Practice in Healthcare programme there is an English language requirement to have an IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. We'll consider students with a 6.0 overall score on a case by case basis.
If you're made an offer of a place to study and you don't already meet the language requirement, you have the option to enrol on our English for Academic Purposes Presessional Course. If you successfully complete this, you'll be able to fulfil the language requirement without needing to take a further qualification.
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation.
Full-time (September 2025)
Part-time (September 2025)
MSc 1 year full-time: AED 150,225
MSc 2 years part-time: AED 75,113 (per year)
MSc 3 years part-time: AED 50,075 (per year)
We charge an annual tuition fee. The fees quoted are by full time or part time per year of study. For those studying courses over two or more years, the tuition fee will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
Tuition fees can be paid in full or in three instalments per year of study.
Birmingham attracts the best and brightest students from across the globe. For students with the potential to thrive here, we have a number of scholarships available at our Dubai campus.
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Our Advanced Practice in Healthcare programme is designed for ambitious healthcare professionals from nursing, midwifery, and allied health fields (e.g. physiotherapy, paramedicine and occupational therapy) who are eager to elevate their practice.
If you aspire to become an advanced practitioner, clinical team leader, healthcare manager or researcher this is your chance to develop the essential knowledge and skills. Whether you're aiming to work at advanced practice levels or already specialising in a specific clinical area, this programme will propel your career to new heights.
In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
At Birmingham, your university experience isn’t just about studying. You will have the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life at our Dubai campus.
Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus, with its iconic buildings overlooking stunning parkland and friendly community, will quickly make you feel at home in the UAE's second city. Expect plenty of exciting activities to get involved in outside of your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Coming to the University of Birmingham Dubai to study might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation partners allow you to enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming, and sociable surroundings.
Enrich your life with endless attractions, entertainment and lifestyle opportunities. In just over 50 years, Dubai has transformed itself from a tiny settlement to a glistening city and world-class destination. It’s no wonder our students fall in love with the city.
Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus is where our diverse community comes together, providing a home for up to 3,000 students to learn, relax, and socialise.
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to all of our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus, so that you can get the most out of your university experience.
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