PGDip Advanced and Specialist Healthcare at University of Kent

Programme overview

A part-time, flexible, multi-professional Master's-level programme for healthcare professionals who want to develop their academic skills alongside their professional role. It is delivered at the Medway campus mainly through extended taught weekends, with work-based learning, and offers Recognition of Prior Learning and credit transfer.

Intake: September | Study mode: part-time; distance learning with attendance (Medway) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Teaching is built around an average of four taught weekends a year (Friday to Sunday) combined with work-based learning, self-study, case-study analysis and tutorials. Topics include reflective practice, leadership, strategic decision-making in healthcare, evidence-based practice, data management and research ethics, and the MSc finishes with a 10,000-12,000 word dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates progress in their professional roles within public, private and third-sector health services; the programme is developed with NHS partners including Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry is via a professional qualification in a relevant field (healthcare or medical profession) with at least two years of post-qualification experience in the relevant area of practice, or successful completion of a University of Kent PCert or PDip in a health-related subject (subject to credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning). Applicants must demonstrate personal suitability and be in a suitable workplace setting, pass an interview, and hold registered healthcare professional qualification and registration with the relevant professional, statutory and regulatory bodies where appropriate. Applicants are assessed individually. Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless the programme is distance or blended learning with no on-campus provision. English language for international applicants: Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Intake: PCert - September; MSc - September

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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