Overview
The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner is a higher-level clinical apprenticeship programme designed and developed with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers in line with the Health Education England Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice. This framework requires healthcare professionals who are working at an advanced level have developed and can evidence the underpinning role/discipline specific competencies and the associated knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the clinical setting and advanced practice role.
The programme develops competency across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice:
The work-based learning design of the programme also supports employers and practitioners in the development of locally negotiated competencies. This supports new and developing Advanced Practice roles across all disciplines and areas of clinical practice.
Why us?
Career ready
This programme is a key qualification needed for anyone wanting to become an advanced clinical practitioner or operate in an advanced practice role.
September 2025
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building, City Campus,
Chester Road,
Sunderland,
SR1 3SD, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.