Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton (Highfield Campus)
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (min. 15 months)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A first degree (Honours degree – 2:2 Hons or above) or equivalent* in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education. The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) CAE: level B

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. – CV - A current professional registration with a relevant professional/statutory body or equivalent. - A current or recent relevant job contract in a clinical or clinically related area i.e. within a critical care setting. - At least two years relevant post registration clinical experience (including having undertaken post qualification foundation education in critical care or equivalent).

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. southampton.ac.uk/..actice_crit_care.page?

Overview

Advanced Clinical Practice masters provides an academic underpinning that meets the contemporary challenges of advanced clinical practice.

Within this the Critical Care masters pathway is designed for you if you are a UK, EU or international registered healthcare practitioner with experience working within the field of critical care.

The pathway is developed in response to ongoing national and international debate on the modernisation of critical care services and roles.

If you wish to become an advanced critical care practitioner this programme is ideal. You need to have already undertaken a foundation post registration intensive/critical care module or equivalent, and to be keen to further advance your knowledge, understanding and skills in critical care practice.

Programme structure

Duration: One to two years full time (normally a minimum of 15 months)
In this Advanced Clinical Practice – Critical Care MSc you will:

Examine role development in relation to advanced practice, and specifically in relation to advanced practice in critical care Examine the nature and use of advanced practice, communication and decision-making skills Explore how to meaningfully apply evidence to your field of practice Undertake learning which enables you to develop new and/or enhanced clinical skills in relation to your professional role within critical care. Enable you to build on your knowledge, skills and competence to become a clinical expert and/or leader in your chosen field of critical care practice