MSc/PgDip/PgCer Advanced Clinical Practice

University of Salford

The MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is accredited with Health Education England (HEE). It is a programme designed for experienced, dynamic clinical practitioners from across the following specialities and professions: nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and paramedics, who are registered with a professional body. Working across traditional healthcare and social boundaries, Advanced Clinical Practitioners combine expert clinical skills with research, leadership, and education to facilitate change and improvement in service delivery. The modules within this course are structured around the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: Clinical, Education, Research, and Leadership. The knowledge, skills, and behaviours related to the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Apprentice Framework are adhered to throughout the programme. It is a work-based programme, where learning occurs both in the classroom and in your clinical placement, supported by appropriate Clinical Assessors. The first year of this programme offers 'generic' modules to develop your clinical skills and underlying knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology. The second year focuses on your own practice and speciality. The pathways we currently offer are: Generic Critical Care Mental Health Primary Care You will: Study on a multi-professional course which places work at the centre of learning. Have access to expertise and skills from a wide range of professionals including non-medical consultants, advanced clinical practitioners, medical practitioners, and guest lecturers at the cutting edge of health and social care. Be supported in clinical practice by advanced clinical practitioners, consultants, specialist registrars, or general practitioners.