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Advanced Nurse Practitioner – (M.Sc.)
University of Brighton
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| Application Deadline: | for September 15 August | ||
| Location: | Brighton / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Brighton
This is an exciting and flexible course for experienced nurses in advanced and autonomous roles who would like to enhance their practice through study at master's level. Students can expand their knowledge and competency according to the requirements of their professional practice by choosing from a wide range of clinically relevant modules.
Students are also challenged to explore the evidence base for practice and to develop their contribution to care through analysis and evaluation of the concepts and theories which underpin advanced nursing practice. This course develops political awareness, practice competency and critical evaluation skills as the foundations of a scholarly approach to practice development - benefiting patients, the health care service and the students who undertake this course.
Career and progression opportunities
Master's level education is an important component of advanced and specialist nursing practice to support greater autonomy in delegated and substituted medical roles. This course also promotes deeper understanding and evaluation of the nursing contribution to patient-centred care and service development in accordance with the Knowledge and Skills Framework at Level 4.
Contents
Duration :
Part-time: 2-6 years
Course structure
Part-time study is recommended to allow students a flexible approach to learning which is responsive to their specific learning needs and the requirements of their professional role.
Areas of study
Physical Assessment and Advanced Nurse Practitioner Studies modules lie at the heart of this course and together with a research and dissertation module provide the mandatory modules. Students also undertake another three optional modules relevant to their practice chosen from the graduate programme. Popular choices are Case Management, Independent and Supplementary Prescribing, and Leadership and Management. Clinical modules such as Heart Failure, Advanced Respiratory Care, and Diabetes are also available.
Syllabus
Core modules
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Studies
Physical Assessment (Adult or Mental Health)
A research module from the GPHSS programme
Dissertation
Three options from the GPHSS programme according to professional interests and roles
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Other: A specialist qualification related to candidate's current area of practice. Currently in practice for minimum 15 hours a week.
If your first language is not English: 6.5 overall and minimum 6for the writing
Degree and/or experience: Normally a first degree.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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