Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Degree Apprenticeship) | University of Exeter

Course summary

Designed for practitioners from a range of backgrounds including (but not limited to) radiography, nursing, pharmacy, paramedics, occupational therapy and midwifery
Develops the skills and expertise required to respond to challenges facing our modern day health service
Provides a strong academic underpinning to the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and encourages apprentices to expand their scope of practice as part of the advanced practice agenda outlined by the Health Education England multi professional framework for advanced clinical practice
Explores real world cases in problem-based learning groups, developing peer support networks and the opportunity to share clinical experiences
Successful completion of the programme will result in the award of the Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship and a University of Exeter MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.

Assessment method

Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.

Entry requirements

A minimum second-class Honours degree (or a Professional Diploma for older qualifications) in a healthcare related discipline.

There is a requirement from the Education and Skills Funding Agency that apprentices hold a level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics.

It is also a requirement of the programme that all applicants are registered with the appropriate statutory regulatory body for the profession (such as the HCPC or NMC) and have two years post-registration clinical experience.

Relevant clinical experience or previous postgraduate qualifications will also be considered as part of the admissions process.

Individual employers will set selection criteria for their apprenticeships in discussion with the University.

The apprentice must have a valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship – please see the ESFA guidance for further information.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.