Course Comparison
Course
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PgDip District Nursing | MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner) |
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Award
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Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip | Master of Science - MSc |
Duration
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2 years | 3 years |
Assessment breakdown
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- | - |
Course type
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Full-time | Part-time |
Placement
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(with placements) | - |
Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
Provider
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School of Nursing and Midwifery | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Entry requirements
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*In order to commence the programme, entrants must meet the University’s entry requirements for study at postgraduate level. Applicants will normally have a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2.2 or above; or European first cycle equivalent plus a professional qualification in health or social care. Those individuals without a degree but with appropriate practice related experience relevant to the programme may be eligible to apply. Candidates without a first degree at 2.2 or above (or European first cycle equivalent) will normally be required to submit a short piece of writing as part of the admissions process. It is necessary to assess the potential student’s ability to study at masters level and therefore an interview will be necessary. Claims for credit for prior learning, whether certificated or experiential are considered and if suitable accepted for Recognition of Prior learning, following University regulations and Faculty procedures. Offers are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) report.
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You will normally have a first degree (BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above or European first cycle equivalent plus a professional qualification in health or social care) plus a minimum of three years post-registration experience. You will be assessed individually for your ability to study at this level and therefore an interview may be necessary. If you do not have a first degree at 2:2 or above (or the European first equivalent) but have appropriate practice-related experience relevant to the programme you may still be eligible to apply. In these cases, you would also be required to submit a short piece of writing as part of the admissions process. The clinical supervisor/mentor must be a Nurse or AHP or Advanced Practitioner with an MSc in Advanced Practice and a prescribing qualification, or must be a Doctor (Registrar/Middle Grade or above). Applicants whose first language is not English must also provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English in accordance with the University’s Admissions Code of Practice – IELTS of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each category. AP(E)L: Claims for credit for prior learning, whether certificated or experiential are accepted and will be assessed following University regulations and faculty procedures. European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS): This programme is equivalent to 90 ECTS credits (second cycle) with 30 ECTS credits at postgraduate certificate, 60 credits at postgraduate diploma and 90 credits at masters degree. Each 20 credit module has the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits and assumes a notional student effort of between 200–300 hours. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our
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