Advanced Nurse Practitioner MSc (PGDip)

  • Overview

    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.

    Course duration Help

    Part-time: 2-6 years

  • Course content

    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

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    Other:
    Students who meet the entry requirements will also normally be required to attend an interview.

    Degree and/or experience:
    Normally a first degree or evidence of the ability to study at master's level. Minimum of two years post-registration practice is also required. Applicants should be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and currently be engaged in practice for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Applicants should also identify an advanced nurse practitioner mentor, within their practice environment, who is willing to support their development.

  • Location

    Location Help Falmer

  • Career 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.

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  • Fees and costs

    NHS funding is available and may vary depending on individual circumstances.  

    Please contact us directly for exact tuition fees and for information on the funding available for this course.

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    You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.

    Entry requirements

    Other:
    Students who meet the entry requirements will also normally be required to attend an interview.

    Degree and/or experience:
    Normally a first degree or evidence of the ability to study at master's level. Minimum of two years post-registration practice is also required. Applicants should be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and currently be engaged in practice for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Applicants should also identify an advanced nurse practitioner mentor, within their practice environment, who is willing to support their development.


Find out more

01273 644076
nam.pg@brighton.ac.uk

 

Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences
This course is part of our Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences. The programme allows you to sign up for one module at a time and build your qualification as you go. It also gives you access to a range of interdisciplinary modules across a broad selection of health and social science subjects. Find out more

 

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