Our Advanced Practice programme comprises 15 separate specialist awards tailored to the needs of national and international students in nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions.

The MSc Advanced Practice is an exciting and challenging programme that will allow you to advance in your chosen specialism. The wide range of modules offered reflect candidate's areas of practice and areas of professional interest

Online delivery
Our Advanced Practice pathways are taught via online delivery. Depending on the pathway you choose, there may also be some face-to-face teaching (local students only) and work-based learning to bridge the theory-practice gap. This flexible format means that you will be able to study whilst remaining employed in your chosen profession.
Students will be supported by highly experienced academic educators with significant experience across a range of professional backgrounds.

Entry Requirements

EU and International students visit our EU and International webpages for entry requirements tailored to your home country.

Applicants are normally required to have a relevant first degree. Previous experience may also be considered upon application, for more information, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery APEL webpage.

As this course is delivered online, access to a personal computer with a good connection to the internet is necessary (broadband recommended).

In addition, you may also need to gain support from your employing organization, including agreement to release you from your workplace for sufficient time to achieve these learning outcomes and competencies.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component less than 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Other Fees

Home/EU: £1,260 for dissertation

Overseas: £2,865 for dissertation

Please note that a yearly fee of £200 (subject to annual review) will be payable if the dissertation is not completed within a period of 12 months.

Notes

This degree has the following specialist awards to choose from

Cancer Care
Clinical Assessment
Clinical Governance
Diagnostic Imaging
Infection: Diseases, Prevention & Control
Medical Imaging
Mental Health
Midwifery
Nursing
Organisational Leadership
Physiotherapeutic Practice
Practice Education

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Adult Care and Protection) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.

The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Adult Care and Protection) aims to develop advanced levels of professional practice in work with vulnerable adults. It will enable students to conceptualise and apply a range of theoretical and practice frameworks for assessment and intervention with vulnerable adults, enhance inter-professional and multi–sector working practices to promote collaborative practice and integrated approaches within and across a range of professions and disciplines.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

Other Fees

Notes

This flexible programme has been has been developed to enable the participant to undertake 'mixed module' delivery on a part-time basis. The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Child Care and Protection) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.
The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Child Care and Protection) aims to support students to develop advanced levels of practice, a critical understanding of the area of child care and protection, the application of a range of techniques and practices to make informed decisions in relation to complex issues and to become more critical, analytical and articulate in relation to policy, research and practice issues.

Students can choose to leave with a PGCertificate in Child Care & Protection, or a PGDiploma or a Master of Science degree in Applied Professional Studies (Child Care and Protection).

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

Other Fees

Notes

The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (General Award) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way. This is a Generic Award if participants want to gain a broader learning experience through their programme of study.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme, candidates should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, the candidate's admission to the programme is subject to providing evidence that candidates have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

Other Fees

Notes

The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Inter-Professional Practice) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.

The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Inter-Professional Practice) looks at Inter-Professional Practice which is at the heart of the Scottish Government's agenda for social justice and inclusion.

Terms such as multi-professional working, inter-professional practice, joined-up working and seamless services are increasingly seeping into the consciousness and language of caring professionals. Whether the motivation to work more collaboratively is driven by good practice, best value for money or both the requirement to do so is strong.
Participants in a variety of professional situations are required to understand the concept, develop the skills and take up the challenge to work within these frameworks to design, deliver and improve services.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

Other Fees

Notes

This flexible programme has been has been developed to enable the participant to undertake 'mixed module' delivery on a part-time basis. The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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