Advanced Clinical Practice (PGCert/PGDip/MSc) (2022 Entry)
Consistent with national guidance, this course will enable non-medical clinicians to undertake full systems examinations, develop the skills and knowledge to clinically and critically interpret results to diagnose patients and prescribe medications for minor ailments.
Taught by senior practising clinicians, this course will give you the knowledge you need to further develop your confidence and skill set and prepare to work autonomously at a senior clinical decision-making level. Our flexible course structure allows you to study over a three-year period, starting with the PG Certificate, then progressing to the PG Diploma and finally completing the full MSc.
Skills from this degree
This structured professional development course will enable non-medical clinicians to:
- Undertake a full systems examination (child and adult)
- Develop the knowledge and skills to clinically and critically interpret results of tests and investigations.
Applicants should:
- Be in a clinical post at Band 6 or above in a trainee ACP post or similar
- Have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Care Professionals Council or Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Hold a BSc degree at 2nd class level, or evidence of Level 7 study
- Be 4 years post-qualification/ registration
Those without the academic qualifications will have a telephone interview with the course director for a special case request to be made.
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- Band A
- With specific component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
For the MSc:
- Clinical Examination and Diagnostic Skills for Healthcare Professionals
- Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal in Healthcare
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
- Professional Project
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- Advanced Emergency Practice
- Special Incident Management
- Essentials of Clinical Education
- Introduction to Leadership and Management in Health Care Contexts
- Work-based Learning
Read more about the core and optional modules on the Medical School's website.
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 practise the skills you have learnt during the sessions.
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Class sizes will vary, however on average they comprise of 20-25 students.
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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 an Objective Structured Long Examination Record (OSLER). The Professional Project is assessed by 4,000 word project report and a poster presentation.
Reading lists
Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web page.
Your timetable
Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.