Taught course

Advanced Practice

Institution
Robert Gordon University · School of Health
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this programme will normally be an honours degree or its equivalent.

In addition, because of the practice-based nature of the programme, all students must be working in clinical practice or sponsored by a Health Board/appropriate employer and have access to a practice assessor/practice supervisor.

Acceptance is based on receiving an acceptable references from one source and satisfactory clearance from Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Alternative Qualifications

Community Children's Nursing and Disctrict Nursing Routes:

To enter these routes, applicants must be an NMC registered nurse (level 1) with relevant professional registration capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC-approved Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ).

Acceptance is based on having acceptable references from two sources and a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups. When an organisation sponsors a student this will be considered as the equivalent of one reference.

All students will require the guarantee of being able to obtain the relevant practice experience in district nursing with the relevant support of a Practice Supervisor(s) and a Practice Assessor (NMC 2018a).

A self-declaration of good health and character will be undertaken as part of the admission process and will be repeated on practice learning experiences.

Students who are undertaking a prescribing qualification must have been registered with the NMC and working as a nurse prior to admission to this programme.

Any self-funded applicant will be given the advice to contact a relevant practice learning partner to seek practice learning experience and contract. The applicant will be supported to meet the conditions required for undertaking practice learning experiences.

Health Visiting and School Nursing Routes:

To enter these routes, applicants must be an NMC registered nurse (level 1) or NMC registered midwife capable of safe and effective practice at the level of proficiency appropriate to the NMC-approved Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN).

Acceptance is based on having acceptable references from two sources and a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups. When a student is sponsored by an organisation this will be considered as the equivalent of one reference.

All students will require the guarantee of being able to obtain the relevant practice experience in health visiting or school nursing with the relevant support of a Practice Supervisor(s) and a Practice Assessor.

A self-declaration of good health and character will be undertaken as part of the admission process and will be repeated on practice learning experiences.

Any self-funded applicant will be given the advice to contact a relevant practice learning partner to seek practice learning experience and contract. The applicant will be supported to meet the conditions required for undertaking practice learning experiences.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Advanced Practice course will equip you with contemporary knowledge to take forward the rapidly changing healthcare agenda and make a positive difference. If you are a registered nurse or midwife looking to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills required for specialist and advanced practice, then this course is for you.

The four routes within this programme prepare for a range of people and situations to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care at a higher level of practice. You will explore professional and clinical implications of working as an autonomous practitioner and develop the leadership skills to advance and lead innovative healthcare services.

The five routes are: Community Children's Nursing, District Nursing, Health Visiting and School Nursing.

Information for international students

All routes must meet the NMC English standard requirement.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more: www.rgu.ac.uk/english-requirements

Fees and funding

UK students
£8,110

For more information, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/finance

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    36 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    16 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Assessment

AssessmentWhat kind of work will I be doing? (proportionally)
Written coursework / continuous assessment3
Dissertation1 (7,000 words)
1 portfolio, 1 report, practice learning experience assessment3

Course contact details

Name
Student Admissions Service
Email
admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1224 262728