Flexible CPD Advancing Healthcare Practice (Modular/PGDip/MSc) at University of Reading

Programme overview

A flexible, taught, workplace-based master's for practising healthcare professionals, who may study individual CPD modules or build towards a PGDip or MSc by combining compulsory and optional modules. Recognition of prior learning applies to existing postgraduate healthcare credits.

Department: School of Pharmacy | Duration: Flexible: 36-72 months (typically 9-12 months with prior learning) | Study mode: flexible | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Clinical 1-3 (Cardiology and respiratory; Gastroenterology and endocrinology; Infection, surgery and neurology), Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine, Quality Improvement, Introduction to Research, Advanced History-taking and Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Reasoning, Independent and Supplementary Prescribing, Research Methods, a Research Project and Work-based Learning.

Career pathways

Supports professional competence and career options across employers and sectors, and revalidation and credentialing requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate honours degree in the first- or second-class range (or international equivalent) in a relevant healthcare subject; a current role in or linked to healthcare in the UK; evidence of ability to study at level 7; module-specific entry requirements (for example Independent Prescribing); at least one year of relevant work experience or evidence of workplace support; discussion with the admissions tutor ([email protected]) before applying for credit recognition. Statement of purpose, workplace-based learning declaration and funding or self-funding declaration; one academic and one non-academic referee; interview possible. UK applicants only.

Duration: 36-72 months flexible; or with prior learning typically 9-12 months

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