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PgCert Research in Nursing and Midwifery at University of Salford

University of Salford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PgCert is an exit award of the MSc Research in Nursing and Midwifery, helping nurses and midwives apply research methodologies, ethics and literature review skills to evidence-based care.

Faculty: School of Health and Society  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Critically Exploring Professional Practice, Research Methods, Evidence-Based Practice for Patient Care and Project Management and Methods of Inquiry (30 credits each), with a 60-credit dissertation for the MSc. Teaching is by lectures, tutorials, workshops and research seminars.

Career pathways

Clinical practice, leadership, education and research roles in the NHS and private, voluntary and independent sectors; routes to doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Registered nurses and midwives only. Home applicants: proof of NMC registered nurse or midwife status, undergraduate nursing or midwifery degree comparable to 120 credits at level 6 or equivalent, a letter of reference, passport copy and an online application with personal statement. International applicants: the same documents plus IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with writing no less than 6.0.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full-time: One year; Part-time: Two years

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