MSc in
MSc Advancing Practice
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
Blended
Duration
24 - 48 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
The health and social care needs of the population are changing globally, highlighted most recently by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The delivery of Health and Social Care supports integrated services focusing on prevention, early intervention and enablement to support people to live well for as long as possible in their own homes and communities. Health and social care professionals working in integrated teams, play a critical part in realising this vision. These roles have developed and expanded to meet new challenges and this Masters course has therefore been designed to support you to gain skills, confidence and knowledge to work effectively at an advanced level.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 91% overall student satisfaction for Advancing Practice - Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2021
#2 Choose from modules that will enable you to enhance your career aspirations
#3 83% of our overall research in Allied Health Professions and Nursing is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021)
Curriculum
Working in partnership with clinical experts, patients and health care providers, this course is designed for any health professional working in a clinical, education, management or research role who is keen to challenge their thinking, gain new skills and make a difference to their practice.
Our Masters in Advancing Practice equips you with valuable knowledge and skills that can boost your contribution to health and social care – and enhance your career progression.
Part-time, flexible study
MSc Advancing Practice is a flexible course. Most modules are delivered online, and some face-to-face attendance is only required for MSc Advancing Practice (Clinical Practice) clinical modules.
You can complete this course part-time over 3 or 3.5 years. We currently don't offer a full-time route.
Course objectives
If you’re a health care professional, this course aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to advance both your career and your field of contemporary care.
Professional accreditations
All modules place a strong emphasis on your practice, aligning course content with clinical scenarios and professional requirements at Masters level.
Our Prescribing for Healthcare Professionals module meets the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Course details
Our Masters in Advancing Practice equips you with valuable knowledge and skills that can boost your contribution to health and social care – and enhance your career progression.
Teaching
The MSc Advancing Practice is delivered entirely online. For the MSc Advancing Practice (Clinical Practice) pathway you are required to undertake two compulsory clinical modules, which require some face-to-face attendance.
Online resources and interactive teaching sessions are designed to engage and challenge your thinking as you acquire new knowledge, skills and competencies. You’re also encouraged to embed your learning within your practice, advancing your critical understanding and application by completing directed activities, reading, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment
Assessments will reflect the specific requirements of the modules undertaken, and could include essays, portfolios and examinations.
Course director
Marianne Fairley-Murdoch Msc, PGCert, BN, DipHE, RN, TCH, SFHEA
+44 (0)1786 467372