Rural Advanced Practice MSc Programme
The University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) were commissioned by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to deliver the newly developed MSc in Rural Advanced Practice (RAP). The education programme has been approved by the UHI validation board, and the first cohort commenced in September 2023.
You may also wish to visit our Rural Workplace Advanced Practice Supervision Hub at Rural Workplace Advanced Practice Supervision Hub | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot) which will help provide learning resources for rural practice supervisors that promote excellence in rural practice supervision.
Funding applications for the second cohort of the Multidisciplinary Rural Advanced Practice (RAP) MSc Programme 2024 are now open. See below for further details.
**Don’t Miss Out** Funding applications for Rural Advanced Practice are open and close 31/05/24
Funding applications for the Multidisciplinary Rural Advanced Practice (RAP) MSc Programme 2024 are now open.
Applicants should be currently employed within a rural community team / primary care (this might include those who cover community hospitals, as well as primary care) practice, providing healthcare services within NHS Scotland.
The prerequisite to apply for a NES funded place is that practitioners will have already completed Clinical Assessment and Non-Medical Prescribing Modules (these may be held at either SCQF level 9 or 11), which will enable entry into year 2 of the programme. Practitioners may exit the programme after year 2 with a Diploma in RAP or may choose to continue into year 3 and complete the full MSc RAP Programme.
Please note, only if places and funding allow, we may support some learners with NMP and Clinical Assessment.
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Please see the flier below on how to apply and for more information.
RAP MSc flier
- RAP MSc Flier 2024 Cohort ( Download, 155 KB)
RAP MSc Poster Presentation for NES Annual Conference 2024
- Find out about the work undertaken to develop the Rural Advanced Practice MSc programme, the associated Supervision Hub, entry requirements and funding opportunities.
- Come and join us at the Rural Advanced Practice session, find out about the course, how to apply and funding opportunities.
- Find out about the new Rural Advanced Practice MSc programme being delivered in partnership with the University of Highlands and Islands.
- The first cohort of the Rural Advanced Practice MSc is being delivered, find out about entry requirements and funding opportunities.
View the poster at RAP MSc Poster | Turas | Learn (nhs.scot)
New MSc in Rural Advanced Practice FAQs
Frequently asked questions on the New MSc in Rural Advanced Practice
- New MSc in Rural Advanced Practice FAQs ( Download, 155 KB)