MSc Advanced Critical Care Practitioner vs MSc Surgical Care Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Course Comparison

Course	MSc Advanced Critical Care Practitioner	MSc Surgical Care Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Award	Master of Science - MSc	Master of Science - MSc
Duration	1 year	1 year
Assessment breakdown	-	-
Course type	Part-time	Part-time
Placement	-	-
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth
Provider	School of Nursing and Midwifery	School of Nursing and Midwifery
Entry requirements	Applicants for this course will need: to have completed the PgDip Advanced Critical Care Practitioner programme within the last 5 years evidence of employment from their home trust a named consultant intensivist who will be the clinical supervisor a current live registration with either the Nursing and Midwifery Council (Part 1 or 2) or The Health and Care Professions Council three years post-qualifying experience in intensive care a satisfactory enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check a satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .	To apply for this programme, you'll need: a named consultant surgeon who will be your clinical supervisor a current and live registration with either the Nursing and Midwifery Council (Part 1 or 2) or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously CRB) a satisfactory occupational health clearance. UK/EU A relevant degree with honours or an equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis. You must be employed full-time in an appropriate role within a suitable hospital able to provide training with a UK setting, and you must have support of the clinical manager to undertake this programme of study whilst employed. International We are unable to take international students on this programme as they have to be in an employed position as a trainee surgical care practitioner. Scholarships Scholarships are available for postgraduate taught programmes. Tell me more about scholarships and bursaries. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.