The course content is designed to establish an appropriate theoretical knowledge base with which to underpin the development of clinical skills in the second year. Both are critical to the development of the role. A full definition of the role of the Nurse Practitioner and skill development is in the course prospectus. The course is day release, modular, and is taught during academic terms. The degree is designed to be undertaken over two years, but it is possible to extend this up to four years.
Students have a personal tutor, a mentor and subject tutors for support.
To help with the development of high clinical standards students will have extra clinical sessions with GP trainers in addition to the high clinical component of the second year. Health Assessment Module 5 Applied Pharmacology. Practice Management Module 6 Health Promotion. Experience of working in primary care. Support from practice workplace.