Course summary
As part of our Advancing Practice in Health Framework, this flexible, modular route allows for a personalised educational journey. It may be of particular interest to those who already hold a master’s award or who wish to study modules in a particular area of practice. Delivered part-time online, the Advancing Practice in Health award pathway offers flexibility in module choice to be responsive to individual needs and today’s culture of work and learning. The pathway is based on a model of collaborative multi-professional learning aligned to expectations of the four pillars of advanced practice (Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education and Research). There are learning opportunities in areas such as fundamentals of advanced practice, critical analysis, evaluation and research methodologies, as well as a number of more specific modules. The framework also offers opportunities to draw on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership, social science and education. We offer the following pathways in the Advancing Practice in Health Framework: MSc Advancing Practice in Health MSc Advancing Practice in Dietetics MSc Advancing Practice in Physiotherapy MSc Advancing Practice in Podiatry MSc Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy MSc Advancing Practice in Medical Imaging (CT/MRI)
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Some routes, including Dietetics, Medical Imaging (CT and MRI), Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiotherapy, will require HCPC or equivalent registration with a professional body. Some modules may require individuals to be working in the specific area of practice and/or have access to a suitable workplace setting (paid or voluntary) along with the support of a line manager and work place mentor International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £8600 | Year 1 |
| England | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8600 | Year 1 |
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
Part-time fees £1,145 per 20 credit module with £1,720 for the dissertation.
Provider information
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU