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PostgraduateMSc

Advanced Clinical Practice

University of Derby
Derby, England
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2 yearsDuration
£1,315Per Year (Intl)
£35,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. The MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme (apprenticeship and non-apprenticeship route), will adopt successful elements of the current programme that have been modified over the years with the support and collaboration of the stakeholders, while addressing the requirements of national drivers. The programme offers the trainee advanced clinical practitioner clinical and theoretical skills in the management of individual patient care via history taking, examination of body systems, requesting appropriate investigations, prescribing medicines and therapies where appropriate, interpreting re... International tuition fees are £1,315 per year, home/UK fees are £1,315 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 £30,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
Prescribing and Pharmacological Management
Clinical Research Methods and Evidence Synthesis
Service Improvement and Clinical Audit
Advanced Physical Examination and Investigations
Leadership and Professional Development in Practice
Clinical Decision-Making and Risk Management
Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,315

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£2,630

Home Student Fee

£1,315

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£35,500£42,500
3 years£24,500£30,500£37,500
5 years£22,500£34,500£43,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Derby

University of Derby offers Advanced Clinical Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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