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Advanced Practice in Health Care

Subjects Allied to Medicine

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  • Modules
  • About
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  • Career
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Overview

The Master’s Degree in Advanced Practice in Health Care is designed for experienced practitioners seeking to enhance their skills. It focuses on advanced assessment, diagnostic capabilities, and disease management, while also promoting research and reflective practice. Additional information on funding options is available on the program's website.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. March 1, 2026
    Start date
  3. April 30, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£5,550£2,850
Northern Ireland£5,550£2,850
Scotland£5,550£2,850
Wales£5,550£2,850

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

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Modules

  • Foundations in Research

    Core
  • Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Skills

    Core
  • Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology for Advanced Clinical Practice

    Core

About

Program Overview

The Master’s degree is tailored for experienced healthcare practitioners aiming to enhance their skills and advance their professional development.

Key Skills Developed

  • Enhanced assessment skills
  • Advanced diagnostic capabilities
  • Improved disease management techniques
  • Opportunities for non-medical prescribing studies

Research and Reflective Practice

Students will refine their critical research and analytical skills related to clinical practice and develop techniques for professional reflective practice.

Additional Information

For more details on fees, scholarships,

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Subject Area Information

Clinical practice nursing is a specialized field within the broader discipline of nursing that focuses on the direct care of patients in various healthcare settings. This discipline is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients across the lifespan.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Foundations of Nursing Practice

  • 2. Medical-Surgical Nursing

  • 3. Pediatric Nursing

  • 4. Maternal and Newborn Nursing

  • 5. Mental Health Nursing

  • 6. Community Health Nursing

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Skills
  • Communication
  • Cultural Competence

Career

Clinical practice nursing is a comprehensive and dynamic field that prepares students for a variety of roles within the healthcare system, equipping them with the skills necessary to provide compassionate, competent, and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.

Potential Professions
  • Registered Nurse (RN)

    Providing direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)

    Advanced practice nurses who can diagnose and treat medical conditions, often specializing in areas such as family practice, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

    Experts in specific areas of nursing who provide advanced care, consultation, and education.

  • Nurse Educator

    Teaching and mentoring nursing students in academic or clinical settings.

  • Public Health Nurse

    Working in community settings to promote health and prevent disease.

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Singleton Park, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA2 8PP
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