Advanced Clinical Practice Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship MSc

Our apprenticeship programme supports the development of highly skilled registered allied health professionals, nurses, and midwives, enabling them to deliver advanced clinical practice in various specialties and practice areas.

Course Structure

By deepening your understanding of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and advanced health assessment skills, and through hands-on work-based learning experiences, you'll enhance your clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making abilities.

• Network and learn alongside experienced practitioners from diverse clinical specialties and practice areas. Our multiprofessional learner environment fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Flexible mode of delivery, blending online and on-campus learning.
• Fully levy-funding compliant with advice and guidance from our Apprenticeships team.
• Enhance your career and lead the way in transforming service delivery through research-informed clinical practice.
• As a Russell Group University, our programmes bring together world-class research and cutting-edge facilities to produce exceptional results.

You’ll learn from world-leading academics and researchers at a top 100 UK university. From the outset we’ll challenge and encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner.

Taught modules - These will be delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes and workshops.

Supervised Practice - You'll be required to complete 37 hours of supervised practice within your clinical area with the support of practice supervisors and assessors. You'll also be required to maintain a clinical portfolio reflecting the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.

Research project - This will allow you to undertake a service evaluation within your own clinical practice area. You'll then disseminate your findings through a report prepared for publication and a clinical poster presentation.

The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.

As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff. For more information on the circumstances in which the University may need to make changes to modules, please refer to the Terms and Conditions for applicants.

For information on the spread of modules over the duration of the programme please contact your department.

Year: 1
2025/26 Session

The following must be taken:

Year: 2
2026/27 Session

The following must be taken:

Routes

Research/Clinical Route - Students must choose 40 credits from research or clinical modules available in the School of Nursing or wider university providing that the student meets the entry criteria for that module and as agreed by the programme lead, or be transferred via APEL from a different HEI (under discretion and approval for relevance by programme lead):

Prescribing Route - Students who choose to take the prescribing route must complete both of the following modules to obtain 40 credits:

Specialist Negotiated Modules - Students must choose 20 credits from the School of Nursing, wider university or APEL'd from other HEI where specialist modules are not on offer at UoB:

Year: 3
2027/28 Session

The following must be taken:

Additional to holding a honours degree in your clinical field of practice, you should also:

• Be employed by a health or social care organisation.
• Hold current registration with one of the statutory regulators of health and care professions i.e. NMC or HCPC or GPhC.
• Have at least 36 months clinical experience post qualification.
• Be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at Masters level.

All routes require current registration with relevant professional/regulatory organisations and a full support from their employing organisation to facilitate the requirements of the clinical supervision.

Please note: the ability to offer the independent prescribing route is subject to final approval by professional bodies. For this route, you will need to provide evidence of current professional registration and current DBS clearance.

All employers who have a payroll over £3 million pay an Apprenticeship Levy. They can use this levy to fund your enrolment on the programme.

For all enquiries relating to this Degree Apprenticeship programme please contact our Apprenticeships Team via the apprenticeship enquiry form.

Please note: this programme doesn't offer a route to NMC registration/employment in the UK.

Careers Network

Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.

Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.