Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Critical Care Practitioner) MSc

University of Southampton

Enhance your practice at a global top 100 university. The course is for experienced registered practitioners currently working within a UK healthcare setting, looking to further develop practice and/or prepare for clinical practice roles at a senior level. You'll strengthen your existing knowledge, skills, and competencies while also preparing for roles that require greater autonomy, responsibility, and more complex clinical decision-making. You'll develop your professional skills and knowledge and graduate eligible for associate membership with the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) as an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner. Your future career This pathway is accredited by Health Education England's Centre for Advancing Practice. Completion of an HEE accredited programme is a recognised route to Advanced Clinical Practitioner status and reflects a consistent national benchmark of quality. Graduates gain recognised credentials that enhance employability and support progression through NHS bands into senior clinical and leadership roles across the NHS and partner organisations. You’ll graduate ready to lead change, advance practice, and make a measurable impact on patient care and service delivery. Key features of this course Led by our expert academics you’ll: examine role development in relation to advanced critical care practitioner explore how to apply evidence to your field of practice examine the use of advanced practice, communication and decision-making skills develop new or enhanced clinical skills relevant to your professional role within advanced critical care build on your knowledge, skills and competence to become an expert or leader in your specialism Further information Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements. QS World University Rankings 2025