Cert/Diploma/MMedSci Advancing Practice

Key facts
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
- 1 year full-time/ 2 years part-time
Fees and funding
If you already work with NHS patients in NHS Yorkshire and the Humber or East Midlands, funding may be available. Contact Tracey Moore for more information (details below).
Financial information for postgraduate taught courses
Entry requirements
You'll need a good degree or equivalent. We welcome non-standard qualifications and will consider each application based on its merits and the requirements of the profession.
You should be working in clinical practice. We prefer you to have a relevant professional qualification but it’s not essential. If you have other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact Tracey Moore for advice.
English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Entry requirements for international students
Any questions?
If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:
Tracey Moore
E: tracey.moore@sheffield.ac.uk
T: 0114 222 2056
About the courseThis course is for health care professionals who develop services or support the advancement of others. It’s relevant to various advanced clinical or managerial roles. We teach you the skills to meet everyday challenges. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of issues relating to advancing clinical practice. You set personal learning objectives and achieve them through a dissertation, which will enhance your knowledge base and clinical skills. Core modules
Optional modules
Teaching
Assessment Each taught unit has an assessed written assignment. The final unit is an extended research project or literature review, leading to a dissertation or workplace study. |
The world needs healthcare professionalsAnd we’re dedicated to educating them. We have strong links with other health departments at the University, including the School for Health and Related Research (ScHARR), the Department of Sociological Studies, the Medical School, as well as the Sheffield Institute for Studies on Ageing (SISA) and the Centre for the Study of Childhood and Youth. The school is close to the central University campus, opposite the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. You’ll be at the heart of student life with West Street, Broomhill, and the best students’ union in the country on your doorstep. We teach the skills that matterBecause we work closely with our partners in health and social care, your course will equip you with the skills employers are looking for. All our courses are research-led, shaped by local, national and international policy. They’re designed to be flexible, to meet the demands of a rapidly changing work environment. We teach the skills you need to establish research and education initiatives in health and social care wherever in the world you are needed. Through our partnerships with other organisations, you’ll get the chance to network and make useful contacts. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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