Advanced Practice in Healthcare (Dubai)MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Our programme is tailored for licensed registered healthcare professionals across a range of fields including nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, pharmacy, paramedicine, and occupational therapy. It's your pathway to mastering advanced practice and taking on pivotal roles as an advanced practitioner, leader, researcher, or education lead.

Course structure

This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There is also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis. While the exact content may change, here’s what you can expect to study each term. This is based on a full time masters course.

Dive into an engaging curriculum featuring modules in leadership, evidence-based practice, research, education, and advanced clinical practice. You'll not only gain invaluable research and leadership skills but also refine your abilities as a reflective practitioner.

Our graduates are pioneers; leading innovation and change in healthcare while offering outstanding clinical leadership.

• Global Recognition: Experience the same world-class education in Dubai as at our UK campus, with a high-quality curriculum and rigorous quality assurance.
• Specialise: Dive deep into your specialty while collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members, exploring and advancing your practice.
• World-Class Facilities: Access top-tier learning facilities and join a vibrant community of postgraduate students with shared learning opportunities between the UK and Dubai.
• Dynamic Mode of Delivery: Enjoy engaging, face-to-face on-campus teaching, with occasional online sessions for a comprehensive learning experience.

Learn from the best! Our distinguished research and teaching staff, including experienced clinical academics, educators, and researchers, will enrich your learning and development.

Our flexible credit system lets you earn valuable exit awards at postgraduate certificate (Level 7: 60 credits) and diploma (Level 7: 120 credits) levels, giving you the freedom to transfer your learning and advance your career. Your studies in advanced practice will be a great foundation for developing dynamic clinical leadership skills.

This course consists of six taught modules and one independent research project.

• Lectures - are delivered by subject specialists, clinicians, service users and carers. Many of the lectures are from experts who practice and/or research in their specific field.
• Small group tutorials - are run alongside the lecture course, addressing any individual problems you may have and allowing you to consolidate lecture material.
• Peer group learning - is used to reinforce teaching and provides an opportunity to collaboratively learn from your peers, deepening your understanding of key material.
• Assessment – This includes essays, oral presentations, case based discussions and a dissertation project.

We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time.

Classes are delivered on one or two evenings from 18:00-21:00 and on Saturdays or Sundays from 10:00-17:00. Each module is block taught over three weeks. Part-time students will study during these hours as per the number of modules they choose to study.

Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.

The course comprises 120 credits of taught material. There is also a 60 credit individual project.

2025/26 Session

The following must be taken:

English language requirements

In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.

You'll need to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at postgraduate level.

To apply, you need to be a licensed healthcare professional from nursing, midwifery, or any allied health field (e.g. physiotherapy, pharmacy, paramedicine, or occupational therapy). Your license must be from your country or the UAE. 

For the MSc Advanced Practice in Healthcare programme there is an English language requirement to have an IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. We'll consider students with a 6.0 overall score on a case by case basis.

If you're made an offer of a place to study and you don't already meet the language requirement, you have the option to enrol on our English for Academic Purposes Presessional Course. If you successfully complete this, you'll be able to fulfil the language requirement without needing to take a further qualification.

Fees for January 2025

MSc 1 year full-time: AED 138,456
MSc 2 years part-time: AED 69,228 (per year)
MSc 3 years part-time: AED 46,152 (per year)

Fees for September 2025 and January 2026

MSc 1 year full-time: AED 150,225
MSc 2 years part-time: AED 75,113 (per year)
MSc 3 years part-time: AED 50,075 (per year)

Paying your tuition fees

We charge an annual tuition fee. The fees quoted are by full time or part time per year of study. For those studying courses over two or more years, the tuition fee will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.

Tuition fees can be paid in full or in three instalments per year of study.

Scholarships

Birmingham attracts the best and brightest students from across the globe. For students with the potential to thrive here, we have a number of scholarships available at our Dubai campus.

Our Advanced Practice in Healthcare programme is designed for ambitious healthcare professionals from nursing, midwifery, and allied health fields (e.g. physiotherapy, paramedicine and occupational therapy) who are eager to elevate their practice.

If you aspire to become an advanced practitioner, clinical team leader, healthcare manager or researcher this is your chance to develop the essential knowledge and skills. Whether you're aiming to work at advanced practice levels or already specialising in a specific clinical area, this programme will propel your career to new heights.

Careers Network

In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus, with its iconic buildings overlooking stunning parkland and friendly community, will quickly make you feel at home in the UAE's second city. Expect plenty of exciting activities to get involved in outside of your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.

Accommodation

Coming to the University of Birmingham Dubai to study might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation partners allow you to enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming, and sociable surroundings.

Living in Dubai

Enrich your life with endless attractions, entertainment and lifestyle opportunities. In just over 50 years, Dubai has transformed itself from a tiny settlement to a glistening city and world-class destination. It’s no wonder our students fall in love with the city.

Campus life

Our state-of-the-art Dubai campus is where our diverse community comes together, providing a home for up to 3,000 students to learn, relax, and socialise.

Student support

Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to all of our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus, so that you can get the most out of your university experience.

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