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3 yearsDuration
£3,330Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Chester, the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year part-time structure. To prepare Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Midwives and Pharmacists to practice as Advanced Clinical Practitioners as defined by Health Education England (2017). Our dedicated advanced clinical practice academic team are all clinical ACPs as well as academics and as such we are able to ensure clinical currency in the way our modules are delivered. The MSc Advanced Clinical Practice course at the University of Chester is accredited with NHS England. Home/uk fees are £3,330 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Clinical Decision-Making and Evidence-Based Practice
Research Methods and Service Evaluation
Advanced Physical Examination and Clinical Skills
Management of Long-Term Conditions
Leadership and Professional Development in Advanced Practice
Dissertation in Advanced Clinical Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry RequirementsApplicants must be employed in a service user facing clinical role. A signed commitment statement from the student's employer must be in place prior to acceptance on the programme. This is confirmed at the time of application. The admission criteria for student entry to the Advanced Clinical Practice MSc programme will usually be: A current registrant with one of the statutory regulators of health and care professions (NMC, GPhC, HCPC) Normally a minimum of 2 years* post-regist |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£3,330
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
calendar_today Start Date(s) March 2026, September 2026 timer Duration 3 years map Location Wheeler, Chester currency_pound Home Fees £ 3,330 per year (2026/27) — More on UK fees Fees and Funding£3,330per year (2026/27)Guides to the fees for students who wish to commence postgraduate courses are available to view on our Postgraduate Taught Programmes Fees page. Here you will also find information about part-time fees and project/placement year fees.Your course will involve additional costs not c
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Chester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £31,000 | £36,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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