Overview

Consider approaches to care delivery, investigate the surgical patient experience and conduct a research investigation into a topic tailored to your own needs, enabling you to practice at an advanced level in this emerging specialist role.

This Surgical Care Practitioner (Abdominal, Pelvic and General Surgery) programme from University of Plymouth is also available as an Apprenticeship MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Surgical Care.

Key features

Advance your professional expertise and specialist knowledge through learning tailored to your specialty.

Consider research approaches to care delivery and investigate the surgical patient experience.

Expand your research knowledge and skills to design and conduct your own study.

Benefit from professorial academic, and theoretical teaching. Visiting lecturers include current practising qualified Surgical Care Practitioners and Consultant Surgeons.

Further your career progression through the Knowledge and Skills Framework on completion of the MSc - national examples include practitioners achieving Band 8a and 8b, who manage their own operation lists, or organise and deliver screening and follow-up programmes.

Royal College of Surgeons accredited programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Substantive Professional Project

Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Practice

Advancing Knowledge of Learning and Teaching for Practice

Working with People with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder

Advanced Newborn and Infant Examination

Perinatal Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this programme, you'll need:

a named consultant surgeon who will be your clinical supervisor

a current and live registration with either the Nursing and Midwifery Council (Part 1 or 2) or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

successful completion of PgDip Surgical Care Practitioner (Abdominal, Pelvic and General Surgery) or equivalent

a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously CRB)

a satisfactory occupational health clearance.

UK/EU

A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

International

We are unable to take international students on this programme as they have to be in an employed position as a trainee surgical care practitioner.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

630 GBP / module

≈ 630 GBP / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

630 GBP / module

≈ 630 GBP / module

Additional Details

per 10 credits

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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