Course summary
Enhance your practice at a global top 100* university. This programme is designed around the needs of experienced neonatal practitioners looking to further develop practice and/or prepare for clinical practice roles at a senior level. You'll strengthen your existing knowledge, skills and competencies while also preparing for roles that require greater autonomy, responsibility and more complex clinical decision-making. You'll graduate primed to take the next step in your career. This pathway is accredited by Health Education England's Centre for Advancing Practice. Completion of HEE accredited programmes/pathways is set to become one of the benchmark routes to recognition for Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Accreditation is also designed to ensure a consistent level of programme quality across England. *QS World University Rankings 2023.
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through essays, case studies, examinations, practice based assessments, a viva voce examination, a clinical portfolio, and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University; a current registration with the NMC; at least two years relevant post-registration clinical experience and a current job contract in a clinical or clinically related area. A current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. A current job contract in a clinical or clinically related area. (You will also need the support of a clinical mentor who is able to assess your practice competency and support your learning). At least two years relevant post registration clinical experience. At least one satisfactory reference (given the practice related requirements this should be from your current employer and include confirmation of the required practice experience and mentor support; on some occasions a second reference will be required). English language: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components
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
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ