PostgraduatePart-time

Advanced Health Assessment (Mental Health) Individual Modules

University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Health Studies
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
APR 2027Starts in 5 months
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

This module focuses upon the practice of advanced health assessment and history taking, to form a diagnosis. Content enables students to undertake a comprehensive and focused advanced health examination and to facilitate the individual to relate the following core content to the role of the Advanced Practitioner. This course is delivered by experienced, registered healthcare practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. Advanced clinical practitioners work as part of a wider health and social care team, they manage complete episodes of clinical care, which means they can independently provide care from the time a patient first presents through to discharge. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Advanced Health Assessment (Mental Health)

Entry requirements

Applicants must be on a health care professional body register and need to have completed a BSc or have evidence of studying at level 6. Download and complete the pre-application form Follow this link to download the pre-application form. This form helps us verify your details, check if you’re suitable for the programme and confirm you have an appropriate Co-ordinating educational supervisor to support you undertaking 90 hours of supervised clinical practice time. Fill out the form carefully Please read the form instructions and complete every section. Make sure all the necessary people sign the form (digital signatures are accepted but not typed names). If the form is not filled out correctly, it will be rejected, which will delay your application. Use the correct form Do not use any old forms. Only complete the latest version available for download on this webpage. Submit your application online After completing the form, click the ‘Apply Now’ link to start your online application. You will need to upload your completed application form in the ‘Documents’ section of the online application.

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.

Fees

UK students: £1,045 per course

Start dates

April 2027

Application deadline

See central postgraduate application guidance: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply

Campus

  • Centre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom

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English language

To demonstrate your language proficiency as being equivalent to CEFR B2, we accept the following qualifications from your country: Citizens of the USA are not required to demonstrate their English Language proficiency Please note that these qualifications are valid at University of Staffordshire for a period of 5 years since the test was taken, unless otherwise stated above.

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Scholarships at University of Staffordshire

2 for this level
  • Alumni Discount
  • PGCE Bursary£500.00 (US$ 646)
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