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.

Claims for credit for prior learning, whether certificated or experiential are accepted and will be assessed following University regulations and faculty procedures.

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 tariff glossary .

To apply for this programme, you'll need:

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. Fees and costs of studying
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.