Program Overview
The Advanced Practice (Health and Social Care) at University of Salford 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 Practice (Health and Social Care) 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Practice (Health and Social Care) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Examination
- Independent Learning (Optional)
- Non-medical Prescribing (Optional)
- Project Management and methods of Inquiry
- Practitioner Competence
- Clinical Reasoning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
You will normally be a graduate in health and/or social care and be working in an area that will support and facilitate the development of advanced practice and have a written agreement with your employer for minimum learning and financial support.
When undertaking the clinical modules there is a requirement for you to have access to a relevant and sufficient clinical patient/client case-load for the duration of the course.
As part of the requirements for admission to clinical modules, you must identify and have the agreement of a service manager and clinical expert mentor/assessor to facilitate access to the case load.
The mentor/assessor will provide practical training, supervision and ongoing formative assessment via a log of clinical cases. All students on this course are registered or regulated health and social care professionals who are accessing the clinical training within their own work-place.
English Language RequirementsInternational applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.
Suitable For
Professional health and social care practitioners who are supported by their employing organisation in an advanced practitioner training role. Required competencies are broadly determined by the NHS North West agreement and guidance on Advanced Practice from Department of Health and Royal College of Nursing.
Applicant profile
You will be a registered professional (nurses, midwives and allied health professionals) or from a regulated professional health or social care background.
You will normally have been working the appropriate clinical context for a minimum of two years.
You will be interviewed by your manager and a lecturer from the programme team. Your clinical assessor may also be present.
Most students registering for this course are appointed and supported by their employer to achieve North West NHS strategic workforce objectives and funded for the course by the North West Workforce Modernisation Hub.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2029-12-17
About University of Salford
University of Salford
Salford, United Kingdom
University of Salford is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2029-12-17
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months