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Cardiff Metropolitan University · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
18 monthsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the MSc Advanced Practice in Healthcare provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 18-month full-time and part-time structure. This programme also includes the following specialist pathways: Advanced Practice (Audiology) Advanced Practice (Complex Lower Limb) Advanced Practice (Dental Technology) Advanced Practice (Dietetics) Advanced Practice (Speech & Language Therapy) The aim of the MSc Advanced Practice in Healthcare programme is to develop autonomous reflective practitioners who are engaged in advanced practice within a range of clinical, organisational and professional settings. The programme focuses on your needs as an individual learner within the context of healthcare with specific pathways for ... International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Clinical Practice and Advanced Competence
Research Methods and Audit in Healthcare
Leadership and Management in Healthcare Settings
Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making
Education and Training in Professional Practice
Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Innovation and Quality Improvement in Healthcare
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Dental Technology – An honours degree in a discipline related to their proposed area of study at 2:2 and above, or a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an academic IELTS 7.0 standard with no sub-score lower than 6.5 or equivalent, which is a requirement for the Health & Care Professions Council. Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an academic IE |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,600
per year
Total Course Cost (18 months)£35,200
Home Student Fee
£11,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,500 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £35,000 |
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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