Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advancing Practice in Aberdeen United Kingdom | Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
14,690
(c. USD19,657.42)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The MSc Advancing Practice program provides cutting-edge knowledge to address evolving healthcare needs and drive meaningful change. Designed for seasoned registered nurses, midwives, and healthcare practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise for specialized and advanced roles, this course offers comprehensive professional development.
Through five distinct pathways, the curriculum prepares professionals to deliver high-quality, personalized care across diverse settings. Participants will examine the responsibilities of autonomous practice while cultivating leadership capabilities to pioneer innovative healthcare solutions.
The specialized pathways include: Clinical Practice, District Nursing, Health Visiting, Nursing (the sole option for international students), and School Nursing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this programme will normally be an honours degree or its equivalent. In addition, because of the work based nature of the programme, all students must be working in clinical practice or sponsored by a Health Board and have access to a practice assessor/practice supervisor.
Clinical Practice: You must have a first registration within an appropriate professional body and be working in clinical practice and have the support of an appropriately qualified Practice Assessor. Additional entry criteria is required to be met to undertake module NUM090 Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners (NMC 2019).
Nursing: You must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, or the equivalent for international students. This is the only route available to International students due to the non-attendance requirement and NMC registration requirements. You are also required to be working in clinical practice and have the support of an appropriately qualified Practice Assessor. Students electing to undertake module NUM090 Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners have additional entry criteria to meet (NMC 2019).
District Nursing route: requires you to be a registered adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on part 1 of the register, and have had the opportunity to consolidate your pre-registration nurse education. Acceptance is based on receiving an acceptable references from one source and satisfactory clearance from Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
Health Visiting and School Nursing routes: You must be a registered nurse or midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on part 1 or 2 of the register. Acceptance is based on receiving an acceptable references from one source and satisfactory clearance from Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
IELTS - 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.
TOEFL IBT - 88, Reading - 18,Writing - 17, Speaking -20, Listening -17, PTE Academic 61 with no band less than 51.
Clinical Practice: You must have a first registration within an appropriate professional body and be working in clinical practice and have the support of an appropriately qualified Practice Assessor. Additional entry criteria is required to be met to undertake module NUM090 Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners (NMC 2019).
Nursing: You must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, or the equivalent for international students. This is the only route available to International students due to the non-attendance requirement and NMC registration requirements. You are also required to be working in clinical practice and have the support of an appropriately qualified Practice Assessor. Students electing to undertake module NUM090 Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners have additional entry criteria to meet (NMC 2019).
District Nursing route: requires you to be a registered adult nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on part 1 of the register, and have had the opportunity to consolidate your pre-registration nurse education. Acceptance is based on receiving an acceptable references from one source and satisfactory clearance from Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
Health Visiting and School Nursing routes: You must be a registered nurse or midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on part 1 or 2 of the register. Acceptance is based on receiving an acceptable references from one source and satisfactory clearance from Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
IELTS - 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.
TOEFL IBT - 88, Reading - 18,Writing - 17, Speaking -20, Listening -17, PTE Academic 61 with no band less than 51.
Tuition
GBP
14,690