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Overview
If you are an experienced registered nurse, midwife or health professional looking to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills required for specialist and advanced practice, then this course is for you.
The five routes within this programme prepare for a range of people and situations to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care at a higher level of practice. You will explore professional and clinical implications of working as an autonomous practitioner and develop the leadership skills to advance and lead new innovative healthcare services.
Job Prospects
This Advancing Practice course offered at Robert Gordon University recognises the accepted international benchmark for advanced practice and trains you to be highly experienced and educated member of care teams who can diagnose and treat healthcare needs or make a referral to an appropriate specialist.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Contemporary Community Nursing
- Advanced Concepts of Improving Health and Wellbeing
- Specialist Practice in District Nursing
- Professional Contexts In Advancing Practice
- Leadership for Advancing Practice
- Clinical History Taking and Examination Skills for Advancing Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Deadlines are agreed for individual courses. Make sure you apply in time to be sure of your chance of a place.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
180 alternative credits
- Full-Time 210
- Part-Time 180
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 1768 other Masters in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum entry requirement for this programme will normally be an honours degree or its equivalent.
- In addition, because of the work based nature of the programme, all students must be working in clinical practice or sponsored by a Health Board and have access to a practice assessor/practice supervisor.
Tuition Fee
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International
12480 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12480 GBP per year during 18 months. -
National
6900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6900 GBP per year during 18 months.
Part-Time Over 3 years UK/EU
- Year 3 £1,720
- Years 1 & 2 £2,590
International
- Year 3 £3,120
- Years 1 & 2 £4,680
Living costs for Aberdeen
729 - 1069 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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