Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Forensic Practice for Health Care Professionals at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

Advance your career in forensic practice with our PG Certificate, aligned to UKAFNP standards—ideal for professionals in custody or sexual offense services across the UK and Northern Ireland. This programme follows in the tradition of two decades of successful sexual health programmes at the University Greenwich. The Postgraduate Certificate follows the requirements of the Advanced Standards for Education and Training (ASET), of the UK Association of Forensic Nurses and Paramedics (UKAFNP).

What you will study

The PGCert is a stand-alone course, which can be used towards the PGDip Enhanced Clinical Practice / MA Health Care Practice and potentially, the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice. Blended learning with live online teaching, training and award-winning simulation services for on-campus days all supported with asynchronous learning opportunities and resources. Creative blend of compassionate and authentic assignments, with full training on how to complete them successfully and achieve your best, at a Gold TEF university.

Career pathways

Career options relate to development and advancement within the student's field of practice - such as custody or sexual offences' services - and/or associated areas of professional practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants require: All applicants must hold a Level 1 nursing or midwifery qualification, normally at 2:2 or above (a minimum of 120 credits at Level 6). To be eligible to make an RPEL claim for entry to Level 7 you must be a registered Nurse or Midwife. You must be in possession of a relevant Diploma in Higher Education (consisting of at least 120 credits at level 5) and 15 credits at Level 6 and be able to produce evidence of this when requested; Further information about entry: You will need to be registered as nurses or midwives with the NMC, or paramedics with the HCPC; You will be in current employment with a relevant (custody or sexual assault) service; You will have a first degree or (professional) equivalence – and the ability to study at Level 7 (with English requirements equal to standard Level 7 studying criteria); You will have a first degree or (professional) equivalence – and the ability to study at Level 7 (with English requirements equal to standard Level 7 studying criteria)

GBP 3,774 for the whole programme. Flat fee for the course (to be confirmed) Source

Intake: September; January

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg

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