* Deposits.Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £360 Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £340 Registration/exam only fee: £160
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
overall score 6.5
no sub-test less than 6.0
or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
ibTOEFL: 90; no sub-test less than:
Reading: 20
Listening: 19
Speaking: 19
Writing: 23
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
Designed for the growing number of health care professionals wishing to work in clinical leadership or extended roles in clinical practice in the UK.
Become involved in lifelong learning whilst adapting to the dynamic care environment and supporting quality care delivery.
Close involvement of NHS clinical staff in the planning and delivery of courses ensures that the programme is current and relevant.
The themes offered link closely with the pre-registration undergraduate programme offered at the University as well as being developed in conjunction with local clinical need.
Build transferable skills along with the ability to lead and innovate in the healthcare sector.
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Continuing professional development
Each course can be taken as a stand alone continuing professional development (CPD) course.
This Advanced Practice in Health Care programme is made up of three components: 2 core courses, optional courses and a project
Core courses
Both of these courses consolidate and extend your knowledge of research approaches and are a prerequisite for the independent project. The independent project is only completed by students undertaking the MSc.
APPLYING RESEARCH APPROACHES IN HEALTH CARE
RESEARCH APPROACHES IN HEALTH CARE
INDEPENDENT PROJECT
Optional courses
EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
GLOBAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
INFORMING PRACTICE THROUGH THE EVIDENCE BASE
LEADERSHIP IN CONTEMPORARY HEALTH CARE
LEADING CARE - PUTTING LEADERSHIP INTO THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CONTEXT (online distance learning)
LEADING IMPROVEMENT IN CARE PROVISION (online distance learning)
TRANSFORMING CARE SERVICES (online distance learning)
Named awards
By undertaking the 20 credit optional courses listed below, and focusing assignments within the relevant topic, a named award may be obtained in the areas of:
Acute & critical care
ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE
Health care chaplaincy
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS CARE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
PROVIDING SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS CARE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE PRACTICE
Advanced Lymphoedema Management
MANAGING COMPLEX LYMPHOEDEMA
LYMPHOEDEMA ADVANCED PRACTICE
Pre-Sessional English Course
This depends on your starting level. For students aiming for the standard requirement of IELTS 6.5 and starting a degree programme in September we recommend
This programme meets the demand for the preparation of both specialist and advanced healthcare practitioners.
Research, education and management roles within the healthcare sector and the NHS are where career opportunities lie, with a number of past students completing PhDs in nursing and healthcare.
Many graduates from this programme work within the NHS in Scotland but some have obtained roles in hospitals in Europe and Asia.
Graduates' job titles include, for example:
clinical lead nurse
staff nurse
advanced nurse practitioner
occupational therapist
senior research nurse
Some graduates have also gained roles in academia in the UK, North America and Asia, for example:
teaching assistant
lecturer
college instructor
Insurrance_fee: £300/year
