Entry requirements

UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University A current professional registration with a relevant UK professional/statutory body e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Care Professions Council. A current or recent relevant job contract in a clinical or clinically related area. At least two years relevant post registration clinical experience. Additional criteria apply if you are seeking membership with the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine. At least one satisfactory reference (on some occasions a second reference will be required). English language: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.

Months of entry

September

Course content

About this course

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

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band C: For IELTS, this is 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.

Fees and funding

Please see our website for fee information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk

Phone: +44(0)23 8059 5000

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Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Critical Care Practitioner)