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University of Warwick: Advanced Critical Care Practice
| Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Warwick Medical School |
| Web | https://warwick.ac.uk/ |
| wms.courses@warwick.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course is primarily aimed at clinicians caring for critically ill patients.
The MSc Advanced Critical Care Practice (ACCP) provides nurses, paramedics and allied health professionals who wish to extend their scope of clinical practice towards autonomous practice in the speciality of critical care in the pre-hospital or in-hospital setting, a structured education program.
Advanced Critical Care Practitioner roles have been developed as part of a larger NHS national workforce strategy. (NHS, Long Term Plan, 2019). The course is based on the National Curriculum and Syllabus for ACCPs published by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.
FICM accreditation
We are proud to announce that the MSc Advanced Critical Care Practice (ACCP) programme at the University of Warwick has been awarded full accreditation by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) as of June 2025. This recognition affirms our commitment to excellence in ACCP education and training.
We are proud to be recognised as a FICM Accredited Higher Education Institution and remain committed to delivering high-quality training for Advanced Critical Care Practitioners.
Course overview This course is designed for healthcare professionals caring for critically ill patients and those working within acute, emergency or critical care environments such as ambulance services, intensive care units and emergency departments.
The course promotes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, and aims to help you develop the skills to undertake autonomous practice. Core modules focus on clinical examination and diagnostic skills, and independent and supplementary prescribing.
Skills from this degree The structure of the course will enable the non-medical clinicians to:
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Undertake a full systems examination (child and adult)
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Develop the knowledge and skills to clinically and critically interpret results of tests and investigations.
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Manage an episode of care autonomously
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements - Be in a clinical post at Band 6 or above in a trainee ACP post or similar Those without the academic qualifications will have a telephone interview with the course director for a special case request to be made. English language requirements - Band A Please check the University of Warwick website for most up-to-date information. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements - Be in a clinical post at Band 6 or above in a trainee ACP post or similar Those without the academic qualifications will have a telephone interview with the course director for a special case request to be made. English language requirements - Band A Please check the University of Warwick website for most up-to-date information. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is ranked 74th in the QS World University Guide 2026, is the youngest member of the Russell Group and are listed within the top ten UK universities in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings.
We are renowned for seeking out and addressing complex global challenges with era-defining innovative thinking. A connected ecosystem of staff, students and alumni, the University fosters transformative learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and bold industry partnerships across state-of-the-art facilities in the UK and global satellite hubs.
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