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Critical Care Nursing, PGCert/GradCert at University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time Graduate Certificate (Level 6) or Postgraduate Certificate (Level 7) in Critical Care Nursing, integrating the National Standards for Critical Care Nurse Education and the National Competency Framework for Critical Care Nurses. Three modules explore policy supporting assessment, monitoring and nursing management of critical care patients.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Intake: Sep 2026, Sep 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three modules at Level 6 (GradCert) or Level 7 (PGCert): Assessment and Monitoring of Critical Care Patients, Current Contexts of Critical Care Practice and Managing the Care Delivery of Critical Care Patients.

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Entry requirements

First degree at 2:2 or above (or evidence of successful level 6 study); current NMC registration (PIN provided on application); at least 12 months working in a clinical area managing Level 3 critical care patients (GradCert) or an appropriate health care setting (PGCert), contracted for at least 18 hours per week; completed Step 1 National Critical Care Competencies; manager support and a designated mentor; satisfy the Course Leader of competence. Ghana: general guidance lists a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma; English via IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6.

Intake: Sep 2026, Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

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