Advanced Nurse Practitioner
MSc (PGDip)

• Course summary and entry requirements

  Course duration

  Part-time: 2-6 years
  

  Professional accreditation

  Students are prepared to apply for entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council register for Advanced Nurse Practitioners when it opens. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner Studies module requires students to develop a practice portfolio based on the Nursing and Midwifery Council draft competencies. The option for recording an Independent and Supplementary prescriber qualification is also available as part of this course.

  About the course

  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.

  Typical entry requirements

  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.

• 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

• 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.

• Location

  Location Falmer

  Our Falmer campus is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park on the outskirts of Brighton. Approximately 7,000 students are based here.

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  Living in Brighton

  Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

  Social scene

  Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

  

  Arts

  The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

  

  Sports

  Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

  

• 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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01273 644076
Email 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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