Course summary
What is special about this course? Developed in partnership with expert clinical partners, and taught by subject experts, this course will equip nurses and allied health professionals to lead and deliver advanced healthcare. This innovative and contemporary programme is relevant to a variety of healthcare settings including remote and rural contexts. You will develop advanced knowledge and skills, through a combination of core and optional modules in relation to the four pillars of advanced practice clinical practice, leadership, facilitation of learning and evidence-based research and development. The programme offers two routes, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Advanced Professional Practice (APP), and the main study mode is supported online learning with some optional face-to-face learning, delivered at campuses in Inverness and Stornoway. Special features ◾An easy to navigate process exists for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for core modules (a cost is attached to this process) ◾Innovative and contemporary clinically current curriculum developed and taught by subject experts ◾Designed in partnership with expert clinical partners ◾Practice-led and research-based curriculum ◾Accessible and flexible learning that combines innovative technologies for e-learning ◾Core and option modules are available within the APP ◾Choice of dissertation on both ANP and APP Programmes (after undertaking the relevant theory module) ◾Quality improvement dissertation ◾Applying research skills for clinical impact How will I study my course? You will study mainly through supported online learning, accessing materials via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE) For some modules, face-to-face study days and assessment attendance at one of our campuses may be required e.g. Clinical assessment for advanced practice, Non-medical prescribing, and Minor injuries. Study day attendance is highly recommended, although there may be an option to connect remotely You will be invited to attend an online induction at the start of the programme. This may be recorded for those who cannot attend online Find out more about UHI Department of Nursing and Midwifery - https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/nursing/ How long will my course last? Part-time (structured): ◾PgCert: normally 12 months ◾PgDip: normally 24 months ◾MSc: normally 36 months
How to apply
International applicants
This course is not currently available for international students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Entry requirements
◾You must be a registered nurse or allied health professional, normally working in a full-time or part-time post with a health, social care or third sector setting ◾You must have a first degree or demonstrate evidence of successful prior study at degree level (SCQF Level 9) and normally a minimum of three years' experience as a registered health professional ◾You must submit evidence of your current professional registration, for example Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration ◾Details of your place of work, employing health board and line manager must be included in your application personal statement ◾Participation in clinically oriented modules requires prior confirmation of appropriate clinical supervision arrangements ◾Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered and are assessed on an individual basis* ◾Applications for January 2025 will close 15th November 2024 ◾Applications for September 2025 will close 20th June 2025 ◾Applications for January 2026 will close 14th November 2025 ◾*A tailored arrangement for Recognition of Prior Learning in Advanced Practice programmes is available ◾For the MSc and PgDip, it is possible to apply for 80 credits of exemption for qualifying modules, instead of the normal 60. Clinical assessment skills and prescribing modules undertaken at lower than postgraduate level, for example at SCQF level 9, can be upgraded to postgraduate level by submission of additional academic work, to be assessed by the department's academic team. ◾These arrangements can allow for considerable financial and time savings. ◾Please note that if you are applying for recognition of prior learning (RPL) to MSc Advanced Nurse Practitioner or MSc Advanced Professional Practice you will be liable to pay a flat fee of £150 to have your application for RPL assessed and processed. This fee only applies to these courses, and the university does not charge for RPL towards other courses.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For detailed fees information, please visit the course page on our website.
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH