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2/21/2026, 12:30:54 PM
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  "scrapedEntryRequirements": "Entry RequirementsApplicants must be employed in a service user facing clinical role. A signed commitment statement from the student's employer must be in place prior to acceptance on the programme. This is confirmed at the time of application. The admission criteria for student entry to the Advanced Clinical Practice MSc programme will usually be: A current registrant with one of the statutory regulators of health and care professions (NMC, GPhC, HCPC) Normally a minimum of 2 years* post-registration experience Successful completion of degree level academic modules All students are required to have a workplace mentor who is currently working within the same or similar clinical practice area. The work place clinical assessor will usually be a GMC registrant who has experience of teaching and assessing. Students must provide evidence of confirmation from their employer that a workplace mentor is available to support the student for the duration of the programme as part of the applicatio"
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