• This programme is based on the successful MSc Advanced Clinical Practice providing high quality teaching and research skills to overseas, non NHS students. 
• We offer a combination of academic theory and practical teaching on topics of global interest and relevance to healthcare employers.
• We focus on developing the mind and encouraging you to exchange ideas in order to promote stimulating debate. 
• Our excellent, interdisciplinary teaching is led by world-leading research and teaching staff.
• The PGCert award is an excellent asset for UK healthcare professionals whose post or promotion requires leadership skills.

For the MSc award, you will study 4 compulsory modules (120 Masters level credits) supported by experienced lecturers, supervisors and personal tutors. You will study a further 60 Masters level credits through a range of optional modules selected by you to fit with your professional role and your future aspirations. All the modules are delivered by experts in their subject areas.

Exit awards are also available (PGCert, PGDip).  

Compulsory modules:

• Creating and Applying Evidence* (20 credits)
• Clinical Health Assessment* (20 credits) or Current Issues in Health* (20 credits)
• Leadership in Advanced Clinical Practice*
• Research Project/Dissertation (60 credits) 

Optional modules:

• Supportive and End of Life Care*
• Current Issues in Health*
• Introduction to Leadership and Management for Health*
• Health Promotion
• Health Care Evaluation and Commissioning*
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis*
• Mixed Methods Research Designs*
• Epidemiology Statistics and Research Methods
• Principles of Paediatric Palliative Care for Children and Young People*

*These modules are available on a stand-alone basis. For more details click on the module title.

• Professor Debbie Carrick-Sen
• Professor Julie Taylor
• Dr Maria Clark
• Dr Nikolaos Efstathiou
• Dr Alistair Hewison
• Dr Amelia Swift

Fees

2019/20

Home/EU 
MSc - £9,250

International
MSc - £21,690

Postgraduate Loans for Masters students

As a UK resident you can apply for a government loan for postgraduate Masters study. This is a contribution towards the costs of study and whether the loan is used towards fees, maintenance or other costs will be at the discretion of the student. Find out more about the  Postgraduate Loan.

Scholarships

Global Scholarships for Excellence

The College of Medical and Dental Sciences is offering a number of   Global Scholarships for Excellence for outstanding students on our postgraduate taught programmes. The value of each award is £2,000 to be off-set against tuition fees, is tenable for one year only and cannot be deferred to a later year. The deadline for applications to the scholarship programme is the 1 May 2019. 

Overseas Research Scholarships

International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government. Visit our website for information about  scholarships for international students.

For information about all Home/EU and International funding opportunities please visit the  Postgraduate Funding Database.

We accept a range of qualifications to the equivalent of a UK 2:1.

International students:

Academic requirements

We accept a range of qualifications, our country pages show you what qualifications we accept from your country.

English language requirements

You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

• by holding an English language qualification to the right level
• by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

English to IELTS 6.5 (preferably with a score of 7 for writing).

If you need help with your English language skills then support is available. 

The English for Academic Purposes Presessional course is for international students who have a conditional offer to study at the University, but who do not currently meet the English language requirements. The course is tailored to your level of English and allows you to meet the English language requirements for your programme without retaking IELTS. The EAP programme runs throughout the year and offers different programme lengths ranging from 42 weeks to 6 weeks. The length of course you need depends on your future course, your existing IELTS score and the English level you need for your university degree.

Find out more about the English for Academic Purposes Presessional course.

International students requiring visas

Monday 1 July 2019 is the application deadline for international students who require a visa to study in the United Kingdom. We are not able to consider applications for 2019 made after this date - a new application should be made for September 2020. Applications will reopen for 2020 entry in early October 2019.

Before you make your application

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Making your application

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

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The programme has a variety of assessment styles including essays, oral presentations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations and examinations.

The dissertation is a substantial piece of work. For the dissertation you will be supervised by an academic within the department and supported by a series of online resources. The dissertation is assessed by 2 examiners.