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Health Sciences

PgCert Adult Critical Care at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This Adult Critical Care course is a nationally recognised programme designed for Registered Nurses working in adult critical care units. The course provides a clear pathway aligned to national frameworks and professional standards, enabling nurses to achieve a named, post-registration award in Adult Critical Care that is recognised across the UK.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences  |  Department: Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A nationally recognised qualification in Adult Critical Care Nursing mapped to the CC3N National Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education A flexible learning model supporting nurses across the NHS, Defence and Independent sectors. A strong focus on critical appraisal, evidence-based practice, research and service improvement. Professional development opportunities that support progression from intermediate to advanced levels of critical care nursing practice.

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Entry requirements

Level 6 study. For entry onto the BSc / BSc (Hons) students must have a relevant Diploma In Higher Education or 240 credits of which at least 120 credits are at level 5. Students who have a Dip HE or equivalent but do not have any previous BCU credits will need to complete three modules at Level 6. For entry onto the Graduate Certificate award, students must have a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent or a 60 credit Level 6 award in an appropriate subject area. Level 7 study. For entry into the Post Graduate Certificate/Post Graduate Diploma/MSc award students must have a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent or a 60 credit Level 6 award in an appropriate subject area. Applicants with evidence of successfully completed Level 6 study within the preceding 2 years. Where appropriate and on an individual basis students may be required to undertake a pre-course assessment to enable the course team to support students study skills. We will use this to navigate your appropriate pathway assessment. To prevent duplication of study, a student that has previously completed a Level 6 module or pathway award within the last 5 years cannot access the equivalent pathway award at Level 7.

Intake: September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 1 year part-time

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