Advanced Forensic Practice (Sexual Assault Health Professional) University of Staffordshire

Prospective students will have a first degree or equivalent recent academic work at either Masters or Degree level and must be able to identify a Preceptor in their workplace who is able to assess their clinical competencies.

Entry requirements

The MSc is delivered on a part time basis with the option of exiting with a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma. You will normally enrol onto the Postgraduate Certificate in the first instance. On successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate you may then proceed onto the Diploma stage; on successful completion of the Diploma you may then proceed onto the Masters stage.

Please apply for the PgC in Advanced Forensic Practice (Sexual Assault)

Entry Requirements (including IELTS score)

For those whose first language is not English you need to demonstrate a minimum of:

A minimum score of 7.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) as administered by the British Council in most countries

A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or 213 in the computer-based test. [TOEFL results must include a minimum score of 4.5 for the TWE (Test of Written English) or Cambridge Proficiency Grade C.

What qualifications would I need to join this programme?

The entry requirements for the award are normally:

You must have been a registered professional with either; the Nursing and Midwifery Council for at least 4 years or if a Paramedic 2 years with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and must have appropriate experience (HO, 2012), where forensic examination of victims of sexual assault is part of your role . You will be responsible for identifying a Preceptor in your workplace who meets the UKAFN and Staffordshire University's Criteria for Advanced Forensic Practice Preceptor.

It is expected that you will have a minimum academic qualification of a First Degree or equivalent. If you do not have a first degree you will need to demonstrate you have evidence of recent study at this level.