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.
Rural Advanced Practice (RAP) MSc Programme Funding Applications 2026 Now Open
WHO
Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), National Centre for Remote & Rural Health & Care are providing funding to support Scottish Rural Nurses, AHP Practitioners, Pharmacy Practitioners and Paramedics currently working within Remote, Rural & Island Primary and NHS Community Care services to undertake the RAP MSc programme being delivered by the University of the Highland & Islands (UHI).
WHEN
Applications close on Sunday 31 May 2026. For more information please visit Rural Advanced Practice MSc Programme 2026 Funding Applications Now Open | Turas | Learn
HOW
To apply for funding support from PSD Scotland, please complete the Application Form. Please note that applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis.
Rural Advanced Practice MSc Report February 2026
Rural Advanced Practice MSc Report February 2026
The Rural Advanced Practice (RAP) MSc report provides a concise summary of the programme’s purpose and structure. It outlines how the MSc was developed in response to national and international research on rural healthcare needs and supports practitioners to gain the advanced clinical, leadership, education, and research capabilities required for working in remote and rural settings.
Hear from one of the students about why you should apply for this course
As part of our work to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of this course we have conducted interviews with some of the first students to undertake the course and produced case study videos showcasing their experiences of participating in the RAP MSc. You can watch the first of these case study videos below.
RAP Values & Principles of living and working in a Remote, Rural & Island Community
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RAP Values & Principles of living and working in a Remote, Rural & Island Community Download (114 KB)
RAP Values & Principles of living and working in a Remote, Rural & Island Community
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)