Advanced Clinical Practice (Midwifery) (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 can expect to be taught on campus for 1-2 days every 2 weeks with some online teaching. 

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 a minimum 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 with documented supervision hours (Yr 1 and Yr 2 90, and Yr 3 60). 

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:

Year: 3
2027/28 Session

The following must be taken:

Additional to holding an 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.

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.

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Your careers toolkit connects you with the opportunities, support and experiences across the university, including:

• Careers support services and Careers Network
• Work experience and placements
• Enterprise and entrepreneurship
• Alumni and employer connections
• Global opportunities and life experience
• Careers in the curriculum

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.