Overview

This pathway is accredited by Health Education England's Centre for Advancing Practice. Completion of HEE accredited programmes/pathways is set to become one of the benchmark routes to recognition for Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and accreditation is also designed to ensure a consistent level of programme quality across England

Why choose this course?

The Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Allied Health Practitioner) programme offered by the University of Southampton is only open to professionals working as experienced registered practitioners in a UK healthcare setting. You’ll need to demonstrate that you have access to the required practice experience and mentorship.

Throughout this degree you’ll:

examine role development in relation to advanced practice

explore how to apply evidence to your field of practice and clinical specialty

apply communication and clinical decision-making skills to your professional practice

develop new clinical skills in relation to client health assessment, diagnostic reasoning and pharmacology

show your clinical competence through simulated and practice-based clinical assessment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diagnostic Assessment and Decision Making

History Taking and Physical Assessment across the Lifespan

Applied pharmacology for clinical practice

Pharmacology and prescribing in clinical practice

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-29 00:00:00 , International

More details

It is advised to apply early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

When you apply you’ll need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course.

You’ll need to submit two professional references.

You’ll need a 2:2 degree in a subject from a clinical or science background, and:

a current professional registration with a relevant UK professional or statutory body – normally the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the General Pharmaceutical Council

a current job contract in a clinical or clinically-related area

access to a clinical mentor who can assess your practice competency and support your learning

at least 2 years of relevant post-registration clinical experience (3 years before commencing V300 non-medical prescribing)

at least 1 satisfactory reference from your current employer, including confirmation of the required practice experience and mentor support

Tuition Fees

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9700 GBP / year

≈ 9700 GBP / year

Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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