6.0 overallAbout the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.
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Overview
Develop your understanding of altered physiology to effectively assess patients' health or ill health status.
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements: Applicants must be a registered nurse, midwife, SCPHN, health visitor, physiotherapist or pharmacist, or paramedic educated to at least degree level 2:2 or above. Candidates must have a minimum of three years, full-time, post-registration experience (or equivalent part-time) and be in current employment. Accreditation of recognised prior learning ( RPL ) will also be considered. You will also need to have access to a medical mentor who will assess and approve your clinical competencies throughout the Advanced Clinical Practitioner course. The application process does not currently include an interview, other than for the Independent Prescribing module which is in the third year. Your application is vetted firstly by ensuring you meet the entry criteria as outlined. If you only fill out the basic information, your application is likely to be referred back to you. Please take the time to complete the personal statement and demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of Advanced Practice and its application to your role. If you have been offered an unconditional place on the course, please accept the offer as soon as possible, otherwise you may lose the place. You can always change your decision afterwards or defer. However, you can only defer your application for one year. If you decide not to attend after this deferral you will have to apply again. How to apply International applications welcomed: We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence, please view our dedicated country pages. English language requirements International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 4 overall and a minimum of 4 in each component or equivalent. Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages. If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS...
English language requirements
IELTS
6.0 overall
IELTS 6.0
Fees
UK students: Tuition Fees for 2027/28 have not yet been finalised
UK/Home: Tuition Fees for 2027/28 have not yet been finalised
Start dates
September
Campus
Pontypridd, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
92 countries
Postgraduate Taught
Academic
For graduate entry, applicants with a 3.0 or higher GPA in a relevant undergraduate degree from an accredited university will be considered for Masters programme entry. There is no GRE requirement.
English language
Accepted from United States: Applicants should have Grade C or above in English in the High School Graduation Diploma. | Standard: IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component (including One Skill Retake) * | TOEFL iBT (Including Home Edition): - For exams taken before January 21, 2026 : Minimum total score: 72 Minimum section scores: Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20 - For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 : Minimum total score: 4 Minimum section scores: Reading: 4, Listening: 4, Writing: 4, Speaking: 4 Please note we do not accept My Best Scores | Duolingo English Test - 110 overall and 100 in each component for standard entry | PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI with a score of 59 overall and 59 in each component
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Scholarships at University of South Wales
3 for this level
Chevening Scholarships
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to MastersGBP 3,500
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