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.
Funding applications for the second cohort of the Multidisciplinary Rural Advanced Practice (RAP) MSc Programme 2024 are now open. See below for further details
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)
DONT MISS OUT - Funding Applications for RAP MSc Programme 2024 Now Open
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are providing funding for 10 Scottish Rural Nurses and AHP Practitioners currently working within Remote, Rural & Island Primary and NHS Community Care to undertake the RAP MSc programme being delivered by the University of the Highland & Islands (UHI).
The closing date to apply to NES for RAP funding is Friday 31st May 2024.
Applicants should be currently employed within a rural community team or rural 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 at SCQF level 11, which will enable them 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 Modules, on the understanding that they will complete to a minimum of year 2, P.G. Dip in RAP.
Receipt of NES funding is conditional on successful application for the UHI Rural Advanced Practice MSc. Please note the closing date for applications for the UHI Rural Advanced Practice MSc is Friday 21st June 2024. Early completion of the UHI application process to confirm your suitability to undertake the UHI Rural Advanced Practice MSc is advised.
To apply for the MSc in Rural Advanced Practice, you will require to meet the University of Highland & Islands admissions criteria. Please contact the programme lead: Dr Clare Carolan at clare.carolan@uhi.ac.uk for further information.
N.B. if you have not obtained NMP and Clinical Assessment modules, please contact roland.preston@uhi.ac.uk
To apply for funding from NES please click on this link to complete the questionnaire https://forms.office.com/e/LAn8tRX61r
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)