Master in Global Advanced Professional Practice Msc

The application deadline for the Feb 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026, while tuition fees are 28,391 USD per year.

Designed for ambitious healthcare practitioners, this Master’s programme empowers you to refine your clinical expertise, leadership capabilities, and research skills within a global context. Whether you are a nurse, midwife, or allied health professional, you will join a diverse cohort to challenge existing healthcare paradigms and drive service improvements that resonate across borders.

The programme stands out for its extreme flexibility, offering a broad-based Master’s award or the option to specialise in one of 14 distinct pathways, ranging from Critical and Acute Care and Cancer Care to Leadership and Management and Population Health. You will benefit from a high-quality learning environment, including access to one of Europe’s most advanced clinical simulation suites, designed to mirror the complex realities of modern healthcare.

Why this programme?

By engaging in rigorous academic inquiry and practical application, you will develop the intellectual rigour necessary to evaluate emerging practices and lead organisational change. Our graduates emerge not just as skilled practitioners, but as innovators who can navigate the complexities of contemporary health and social care systems, supported by the reputation of the Queen’s University Belfast School of Nursing and Midwifery, ranked in the top 50 globally.

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.