Welcome to the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Integrated Degree Apprenticeship at Health Sciences University.
We are delighted to have you join us as you take this pivotal step in your professional healthcare journey.
This program is designed to develop your clinical expertise, leadership, research, and educational capabilities, empowering you to practice at an advanced level. Over the course of your studies, you will build upon your existing clinical foundation, refining your diagnostic and assessment skills to deliver high-quality, autonomous patient care.
We look forward to meeting you and seeing where your MSc takes you.
Emily Middleton
Course Leader
Welcome and Induction is your introduction to your course and life as an HSU student. You’ll get important information about your course, meet key members of your teaching and support teams, and find out everything you need to know to get started.
Both Induction and Welcome Week are important parts of starting your HSU journey.
You will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your initial registration ahead of induction and enrolment. Please follow the instructions in the email and complete your registration as soon as possible.
For your induction day on 9 September 2026, please head to the main reception.
Please arrive at 9.15am for the induction day on 9 September 2026.
No specialist equipment is required for your induction day. Please just bring your preferred note-taking device or materials (e.g., a laptop, tablet, or notepad).
There is no required dress code for this course.
If you are delayed please contact course lead, Emily Middleton (emily.middleton@hsu.ac.uk) or unit lead, Clare Byrne (clare.byrne@hsu.ac.uk)
Further instructions regarding your teaching schedule and locations will be provided and discussed during induction.
Induction day- 09/09/26
Induction day commences at 9.30am so please arrive for 9.15am.
University taught days will be on a Wednesday
Unit 1 16/09 – 25/11/26 (face to face) & OSCE examination 16/12/26
Unit 2 13/01 – 03/03/27 (blended)
Unit 3 14/04 – 30/06/27 (blended)
There is no required pre-reading prior to starting the course. However, each individual unit will provide a dedicated reading list to support your learning throughout your studies.
You aren’t required to wear a uniform or scrubs on this course.
It is recommended that you purchase a high-quality stethoscope in preparation for the course. You will use this continuously in clinical practice to support your development as an ACP.
Course Lead & Senior Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice
Emily is the course leader and senior lecturer for MSc Advanced Clinical Practice. She is a HCPC registered Physiotherapist with 24 years of NHS and private experience. She is a NHSE recognised advanced clinical practitioner in the MSK speciality and passionate about developing and educating the future advanced clinical workforce across all pillars of practice.
Full bio
Senior Lecturer in Advanced Clinical Practice
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