PGCert Allergy at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Our allergy postgraduate certificate is an online degree designed for healthcare professionals who want to develop advanced knowledge of allergic diseases, and improve patient care in clinical practice. This flexible online course allows you to study alongside work and other commitments, making it ideal for busy professionals in hospital and community settings. PGCert Allergy is suitable for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists and pharmacists.

What you will study

Each module is taught only once a year and typically involves approximately 10 hours of student engagement per week.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including NHS, private healthcare establishments, he institutions, pharmaceutical companies, medical research laboratories, clinical trial organisations. Careers directly related to the course include dietitian, clinical allergy specialist, allergy educator, public health advisor, research scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You need at least a 2:2 degree in a relevant subject.. We may also consider an application if you have a relevant professional qualification, for example you may be a registered nurse without an undergraduate degree. You must submit all supporting documents, including evidence that you can satisfy our English language requirement, when you submit your application. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,700 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 12,500 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 to 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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