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Advanced Professional and Clinical Practice

Queen's University Belfast
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 33,045 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,220 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Belfast, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Advanced Professional and Clinical Practice at Queen's University Belfast is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 Professional and Clinical Practice 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 33,045 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,220 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Advanced Professional and Clinical Practice 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. Health Assessment
  2. Specialist Assessment of the Cardiac Patient
  3. The Basis of Therapeutic Practice and Communication Skills
  4. Dimensions of Practice
  5. Leading and Facilitating in Clinical Practice
  6. Successful Leading for Health and Social Care Professionals
  7. Perspectives of Family-centred Health and Social Care
  8. Fundamentals of CBT Assessment
  9. Rethinking Ageing
  10. Clinical Inquiry and Applied Practice Based Research
  11. Law for Healthcare Professionals
  12. Pharmacotherapeutics for Practice
  13. Independent Study Module

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a professional qualification in Nursing, Midwifery or allied health and social care services. They shall normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants with a 3rd class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) will be considered on a case by case basis, if they can demonstrate appropriate experience with in-service training, acceptable to the School. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the Programme Co-ordinator for advice.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 33,045 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,220 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 33,045 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 5,220 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Queen's University Belfast 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.

About Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months