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Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) MMedSci

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MMedSci - Master of Medical Science

  • Location

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This course provides training for expanded primary and secondary care roles that focus on babies, children and young people. It’s designed for registered nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and related healthcare practitioners within paediatrics who want to work at an advanced level of clinical practice. The course can be taken as a standard degree programme or apprenticeship. Our programme covers all four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. You will gain advanced skills in anatomy, history taking and clinical examination, develop your understanding of evidence-based practice and learn how to deal with complex clinical situations and improve patient services. You’ll also cover the training necessary to become an independent prescriber.You’ll be taught by a multidisciplinary team of academics and practitioners, who are experienced in supporting mature and distance learners. You will combine your university studies with work-based learning under the supervision of a local mentor who can support and assess your knowledge, skills and capabilities.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 8,773per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Medicine

    20th out of 40 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 241
    167 69%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    19th

    12

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