Advanced Practice PGCert at University of Dundee

Programme overview

For registered health, social care and nursing professionals working in or moving towards an advanced practice role, focusing on advanced clinical assessment and decision-making. It is often a first step toward further study and was developed with NHS partners.

Duration: Up to 12 months, part time (online/Dundee/Kirkcaldy) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core module: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision Making, plus one option from Advancing Practice in Acute and Critical Care, Primary and Community Care, Mental Health, or Work Based Skills and Innovative Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK ordinary (non-honours) degree; registration with a professional regulatory body such as NMC or HCPC; minimum 2 years' post-registration experience in a role allowing advanced practice development with workplace supervision; Supervisor/Manager form. Recognition of Prior Learning may allow applicants without a degree. English language (applicants who need to prove it; some nationalities exempt): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, Writing 6.0, Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Speaking 6.0.

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: Up to 12 months, part time (online/Dundee/Kirkcaldy)

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