PG Dip Clinical Practice

Year 2 of the programme consists of 50 credits (total) modules that are core

Year 2 Level 7 

Students will be offered the choice of one module from Option A or B lists

Year 2 Level 7 Option A modules

Students will commence Year 2 with a choice of either one of the following two modules

Year 2 Level 7 Option 1

Students will be offered the choice of one module from either Option A or B Lists

Year 2 Level 7 Option B Modules

Year 1 of the programme consists of 90 credits (total) modules that are all core

Year 1 Level 7 

Programme Structure

BA/BSc (Hons) in relevant field at 2:2 or above, or evidence of potential to study at Masters Level

BA/BSc (Hons) in relevant field at 2:2 or above, or evidence of potential to study at Masters Level Offerings: All

RPL may be considered for part of the programme in accordance with the LJMU RPEL policy and the academic regulations for postgraduate programmes

RPL may be considered for part of the programme in accordance with the LJMU RPEL policy and the academic regulations for postgraduate programmes Offerings: All

Applicants must have a minimum level of literacy and numeracy (Grade C/Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths or its equivalent).

Applicants must have a minimum level of literacy and numeracy (Grade C/Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths or its equivalent).  Offerings: All

Evidence of current and active registration with an appropriate professional body related to Health (eg.NMC/HCPC/GPhC/SWE). Applicants will normally have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience and would be employed within a patient facing or clinical environment. Evidence of meeting the entry requirements must be provided through the submission of a one-page CV using the proforma provided.

Evidence of current and active registration with an appropriate professional body related to Health (eg.NMC/HCPC/GPhC/SWE). Applicants will normally have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience and would be employed within a patient facing or clinical environment. Evidence of meeting the entry requirements must be provided through the submission of a one-page CV using the proforma provided.  Offerings: All

Students who wish to undertake module 7100NPAPP during the programme must also be registered with either NMC as a Nurse (level 1)/Midwife/SCPHN, with a minimum of 1 years post registration experience in the clinical field in which they are intending to prescribe, OR with HCPC with three years relevant post-qualification experience in the clinical area in which they are intending to prescribe, and working at an advanced practitioner or equivalent level. Confirmation of satisfactory references and DBS checks are also required as well as completion of the NWNMPEG application form.

Students who wish to undertake module 7100NPAPP during the programme must also be registered with either NMC as a Nurse (level 1)/Midwife/SCPHN, with a minimum of 1 years post registration experience in the clinical field in which they are intending to prescribe, OR with HCPC with three years relevant post-qualification experience in the clinical area in which they are intending to prescribe, and working at an advanced practitioner or equivalent level. Confirmation of satisfactory references and DBS checks are also required as well as completion of the NWNMPEG application form. Offerings: All

Students must have confirmation of support from appropriate workplace and/or employer to enable access to relevant workplace opportunities to achieve Multiprofessional Framework Capabilities for Advanced Clinical Practice (HEE, 2017) including appropriate supervision. All applicants must have a named workplace supervisor who is in a position to meet the Advanced Practice Workplace Supervision-Minimum Standards for Supervision (HEE, 2021).

Students must have confirmation of support from appropriate workplace and/or employer to enable access to relevant workplace opportunities to achieve Multiprofessional Framework Capabilities for Advanced Clinical Practice (HEE, 2017) including appropriate supervision. All applicants must have a named workplace supervisor who is in a position to meet the Advanced Practice Workplace Supervision-Minimum Standards for Supervision (HEE, 2021). Offerings: All

Critically understand and systematically apply advanced knowledge, clinical skills and professional judgement in the autonomous management of patients. 

Recognise own learning needs, and actively contribute to the development and delivery of an organisational culture which promotes lifelong learning and education

Demonstrate a person-centred approach that is supported by innovative and responsive practice, maintains an interprofessional approach and focusses on service improvement for high quality care delivery. 

Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and capabilities that are underpinned by the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice

Engage in research and critically appraise the evidence base to inform high quality, safe and effective practice  

Analyse and synthesise information in order to manage and improve patient outcomes and experiences across a range of settings

Utilising knowledge and development of leadership skills innovate and motivate others to develop a culture which embraces and promotes transformative practice 

Course Catalogue

Advanced Clinical Practice - 36954 - MSc