PgCert Healthcare Chaplaincy at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A part-time PgCert commissioned by NHS Education for Scotland that enables chaplains to evidence the Spiritual and Religious Care Capabilities and Competences for Healthcare Chaplains and demonstrate fitness to practise.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences | Duration: 12 or 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core courses taught through study days and distance learning: Advanced Healthcare Practice; Professional Practice in Spiritual and Religious Care in Health and Social Care; and Providing Spiritual and Religious Care in Health and Social Care.

Career pathways

Supports professional registration as a healthcare chaplain, subject to the eligibility criteria of the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree in Theology, Religious Studies or Philosophy (or containing significant elements of these) or in Health/Social Care; significant relevant experience may sometimes be accepted instead. Applicants should be working as a chaplain or have arranged a chaplaincy placement for the duration; if not in paid employment, evidence of at least 50 hours in a voluntary or past paid healthcare chaplaincy role is needed. A personal statement of no more than 1000 words on the pro-forma and a successful selection interview are required. Those entering the profession must also meet UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy registration criteria. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 7.0 (other tests accepted; single test within 2 years 5 months of start).

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,827 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee for the 60-credit PgCert Source

International applicants: GBP 10,505 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 or 24 months part-time

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