MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (named speciality)

The philosophy of this course is to use a professional work approach integrated with an understanding of practical application to create a high employability focus and impact on your practice. At all stages, you will be encouraged to take an independent self-learning approach to developing a deep knowledge of your subject area. There are five ‘core’ named specialities available which align to the Transforming Roles, Clinical Core Competencies (Phase 2 Paper): In order to achieve all clinical competencies and speciality skills for this qualification, you will need to have a clinical supervisor and be employed by a UK healthcare organisation. Typical entry point to this course is in January. Please enquire for more information.

What are the entry requirements for Advanced Clinical Practice? This course is designed for qualified health and/or social care practitioners. To be considered for this course, you must have successfully completed at least one of the following: A Bachelor degree and other qualifications or experience, which demonstrates that you have appropriate knowledge and skills at SCQF level 10 e.g. a Clinical Decision Making Module or; Two taught modules equivalent to 40 credits at SCQF level 11 as a student of the University through our Affiliate student scheme. In addition, applicants are also required to have: Employer approval to study for a clinical qualification in Advanced Practice. It should be recognised that this course requires the development of clinical assessment skills, case management and prescribing (where appropriate). An experienced supervisor who has agreed to oversee the development of practice based competence and learning. This supervisor must have extensive knowledge and skills aligned to the field of speciality the practitioner will be working in. This person(s) must be an Advanced Practitioner and/or Medical Practitioner ST3 or above and/or Consultant and/or GP. The

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

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• Edinburgh, United Kingdom