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Faculty of Health Sciences

MSc in Advanced Practice

Postgraduate - Taught MSc

Open for admission in 2021/22

Open for admission in 2022/23

Part time
MSc 3 years

About the course

Designed to meet demand for advanced practice studies within health and social care, this programme provides the next step in career progression and academic development.

This inter-professional programme allows you to focus on specialist pathways, whilst maintaining a focus on the core principles of advanced practice including: leadership, professionalism, inter-professional communication, and service development and evaluation.

The MSc in Advanced Practice is a part-time programme with start dates available in January and September. 

What you'll study

The single framework structure enables greater continuity and equity in pursuit of the masters level award, and ensures that all students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills at the forefront of their discipline related to research, literature review methods, and the support of specialist developments.

Modules studied will vary, based on your pathway through the course.

Year 1

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.


  • Advanced Clinical Assessment & Examination

  • Clinical Reasoning & Leadership

  

Year 2

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.


  • Non-Medical Prescribing: Pharmacist independent prescribing

  • Nurse Independent & Supplementary Prescribing

  • Physiotherapist, Chiropodist, Podiatrist and Paramedic Independent Supplementary Prescribing

  • Driving Specialist Developments

  • Self as Leader

  • Research & Literature Review Methods

   

Year 3

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.


  • Quality/Service Improvement Project

  • Consolidating Advanced Practice

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Where you'll study

The location below may not be the exact location of all modules on your timetable. The buildings you'll be taught in can vary each year and depend on the modules you study.

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Get in touch

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Our teaching staff

"The teaching staff have helped me bring together my skills and experiences and apply them to my studies and practice. Studying at Hull gave me the chance to shine.”

Timothy Buescher, PhD Health Studies
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Fees and funding

  • Home (part-time): £980 (20 credits), £3,000 (60 credits), £4,450 (90 credits)

Part-time fees are charged pro-rata to the full-time fee, according to the number of credits being studied. 

This programme is only funded for applicants who are on ACP training contracts. Applicants not on an ACP training contract will be self-financing or sponsored.

UK students can take out a Master’s Loan to help with tuition fees and living costs. For 2022 entry, they provide up to £11,836 for full-time and part-time taught and research Masters courses in all subject areas. Find out more about Postgraduate Loans.

Please see the terms and conditions for International fees 2022/23. 

Graduate PGT Scholarship

The University of Hull is pleased to offer graduates progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate taught study a £1,000 scholarship towards the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Graduate PGT Scholarship page.

International Scholarships and Bursaries

For a list of all scholarships and bursaries for international students, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University offers a range of scholarships to help you with your studies.

For more information, please visit the Scholarships and Bursaries page.

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Developed with our NHS partners, our programmes are constantly updated to reflect the very latest in health care thinking.

Our postgraduate taught options prepare professionals to deliver safe and compassionate care underpinned by the latest research and evidence.

Expert staff work with NHS clinicians to deliver programmes from 'bite-size' taster sessions to PhDs in some of the UK’s finest facilities.

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours degree or international equivalent in nursing, midwifery or another relevant discipline, plus appropriate experience in a professional environment.


In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group, if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. In addition, existing undergraduate students at the University of Hull have a guaranteed ‘Fast Track’ route to any postgraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry criteria.

International students

Application deadlines
  • ATAS programmes - 29 April 2022
  • All other programmes - 15 August 2022

Your deposit should be paid by 25 August, you should accept any offer by 29 August and your CAS must be issued by 5 September.

Language requirements

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you must provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other accepted English language proficiency qualifications.

If your English currently does not reach the required standard, you may be interested in our pre-sessional English Language programmes.

Visit your country page to find out more about entry requirements.

Future prospects

The programme provides a vehicle for continuous professional development for a range of qualified nurses and midwives from within the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Commissioned by Health Education Yorkshire and Humber (HEYH), students are employed by a service provider for the duration of the programme. Some hold permanent posts, whilst others are on training contracts.