Advanced Clinical Practice - MSc, PGDip, PGCert (Part-Time, 2019 Entry)
This course is designed to increase your employability across a range of healthcare settings. Providing the theoretical underpinning and practice base to enable health care professionals to deliver safe and effective autonomous care, this course will prepare you to work at a senior clinical decision making level.
Core Modules:
PG Certificate (Year 1):
- Postgraduate Induction and your Professional Development (NT901)
- Clinical Examination Skills for Healthcare Professionals (MD982)
- Clinical Investigations and Diagnostics for Healthcare Professionals (MD981)
PG Diploma (Year 2):
- Understanding Research Critical Appraisal in Healthcare (MH923)
- Introduction to Management in Healthcare Organisations (MH928)
MSc (Year 3):
Optional Modules:
Year 2:
- Healthcare Ethics (MD910)
- Critical Care: Advanced Emergency Practice (MD938)
- Critical Care: Critical Care Transfer (MD939)
- Critical Care: Pre-Hospital Special Incident Management (MD940)
- Community-Based Care (MD987)
Year 3:
Teaching:
This is an interactive programme. You will learn through lectures and seminars, practical group work and guided reading. You will benefit from guided discussions and have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learnt during the sessions.
Assessment:
Assessment for each module can be seen by looking at the relevant module page but typically consists of written essays of 3,000-4,000 words, a portfolio and/or a case based examination.
The Professional Project is assessed by 4,000 word project report, an oral presentation and poster presentation.
This course is designed to increase your employability across a range of healthcare settings. Providing the theoretical underpinning and practice base to enable health care professionals to deliver safe and effective autonomous care, this course will prepare you to work at a senior clinical decision-making level.
To Visit Warwick...
There are a number of different ways to visit the University of Warwick throughout the year. We host bespoke PG visits, where you can talk directly with your chosen department and explore our campus through a personalised tour. Some departments also host their own events and open days, where you can learn more about your department or course of study. To find out more about all of these opportunities, visit our Postgraduate Visits page.
Essential information
Course Code
P-B90L
Duration
MSc: 3 years
(October 2019 - October 2022)
PGDip: 2 years
(October 2019 - October 2021)
PGCert: 1 year
(October 2019 - October 2020)
Entry Requirements
For the MSc, a first degree (2:2) or equivalent and current registration as a healthcare professional alongside four years post-registration experience. Applicants will need to be currently employed or have access to clinical placements that will support development of clinical skills during the course of the modules.
Applicants will need to have access to clinical and educational mentorship support.
Applicants without a degree may be admitted to a Postgraduate Award, and could potentially progress to an MSc upon successful completion of the Award.
Department of Study
Location of Study
University of Warwick
Course Fees
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Scholarships
For information on Scholarships within the Warwick Medical School, please visit this page.