The Advanced Professional and Clinical Practice MSc at Queen's University Belfast is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and leadership capabilities within specialised fields. This postgraduate programme addresses the evolving demands of modern healthcare, offering ten distinct pathways including Critical and Acute Care, Cancer Nursing, and Mental Health Care, each focusing on contemporary advances and evidence-based practice. You will engage with complex challenges in health and social care, developing critical thinking and advanced skills essential for improving service delivery and patient outcomes across diverse settings. This Masters degree is ideal for practitioners committed to personal and professional development.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is studied over 16 months, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. You will select a specialist pathway and undertake compulsory research modules, including Applied Research Methods or Qualitative Research Methods, culminating in a substantial 15,000-word dissertation. The curriculum integrates pathway-specific and optional modules, allowing for tailored learning. You will graduate with advanced analytical and critical appraisal skills, prepared for leadership roles, specialist practice, research, or further education within the health and social care sectors.