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University of the West of Scotland: Advanced Practitioner
| Institution | University of the West of Scotland |
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| Department | Health and Life Sciences |
| Web | http://www.uws.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc Advanced Practitioner Programme is designed to prepare registered healthcare professionals for the role of Advanced Practitioner. Advanced Practitioners are highly skilled autonomous professionals with the ability to make high level decisions independently, analysing complex problems in a range of healthcare contexts and settings.
The programme is contemporary and multi-professional, developed and delivered by clinical and academic experts. It encompasses learning across all four pillars of advanced practice:
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Clinical Practice
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Facilitation of Learning
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Leadership and Evidence
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Research and Development
Four distinct pathways are offered, based on the nationally agreed Advanced Practice Competency Frameworks (Scottish Government, 2021). Final award titles are reflective of the pathway undertaken.
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Acute
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Mental Health
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Specialist
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Urgent and Primary Care
The programme is delivered using a hybrid approach. There is in-person campus-based learning at our award-winning Lanarkshire campus, combined with quality synchronous and asynchronous online learning via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Work-based learning is delivered within the student’s own clinical environment.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants will typically possess a degree or equivalent. In the absence of a degree, applicants will be considered on an individual basis with alternative evidence of academic ability considered in line with UWS regulations and at the discretion of the Programme Leader. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
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