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Advanced Nursing Practice - PGDip

Oxford Brookes University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 1,430 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 36 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Oxford, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Advanced Nursing Practice - PGDip at Oxford Brookes University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Advanced Nursing Practice - PGDip programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 1,430 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Advanced Nursing Practice - PGDip programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. PG Cert (3 modules worth 60 level 7 credits)
  2. PG Dip (6 modules worth 120 level 7 credits)
  3. MSc (9 modules worth 180 level 7 credits).

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements

You must:

  • have a first degree, or prior learning at the equivalent, appropriate level
  • have a minimum of three years\' post-registration experience in clinical practice
  • be employed in a suitable clinical role in the UK for the achievement of clinical learning outcomes
  • have evidence of current professional registration with the NMC or the HCPC in the UK
  • have access to an appropriate clinical supervisor within your area of practice
  • have explicit written support from your line manager

International applicants and medical doctors are not eligible for this course.

Note: The university offers a pre-master\'s programme which has been designed to fully prepare you for your future master\'s course if:

  • your undergraduate qualifications do not meet the level required for postgraduate study
  • you wish to take a master\'s in a subject that is different from your undergraduate degree
  • you need to improve your study skills and use of academic English.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level with an IELTS overall score of 7.0 or equivalent. This is necessary to satisfy the requirements of the prescribing element in the course.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 1,430 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 1,430 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Oxford Brookes University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months