Overview

Study this unique and specialised Rural Advanced Practice programme at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), developed in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland, to become a successful Remote and Rural Advanced Practitioner. Equip yourself to provide quality health care to remote and rural communities while innovating and improving healthcare provision.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On completion of this course you will be able to work as an advanced healthcare practitioner within remote and rural contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Values and principles of living and working in a remote, rural or island community

Improvement science: enhancing quality in health and social care

Remote advanced practice portfolio

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be a registered nurse or allied health professional

Be employed full or part-time in a health, social care, or third sector role in the UK, in a remote, rural or island setting

Hold current professional registration e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration or equivalent

Have a first degree or demonstrate evidence of successful prior study at degree level (SCQF Level 9 or equivalent). Some flexibility may be available in the case of experienced professional applicants applying for this vocational programme

Be working at advanced practice level with at least a Postgraduate diploma level qualification (level 11) which includes a recordable independent prescribing qualification and advanced clinical assessment module. Applications for RPL are assessed on an individual basis

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2070 GBP / year

≈ 2070 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1550 GBP / year

≈ 1550 GBP / year

Funding

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Overview

What can I do on completion of my course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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