PG Cert Professional Practice in Healthcare at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

Part-time postgraduate certificate for registered healthcare professionals, emphasising evaluation and development of professional practice and research and critical reflection on workplace experience. It supports continuing professional development, recognition of prior learning and work-based learning, and can lead to the MSc Professional Practice in Healthcare.

Department: School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 1 year part-time | Intake: 27 April 2026, 31 August 2026, 4 January 2027, 26 April 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core 20-credit modules (Career and Professional Development; Service Improvement Project Management) and one 20-credit option from Developing History Taking and Physical Assessment Skills for the Adult Patient / Client, Health and Social Care Policy and Practice, or Recognition, Assessment and Interventions for the Deteriorating Patient. The option chosen determines the MSc pathway: Speciality Practice, Teaching and Learning, Leadership and Management, or Speciality Practice with V300 (Non-Medical Prescribing).

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Entry requirements

Applicants must be healthcare registrants currently registered with the NMC, HCPC, GPhC or GMC, and hold an undergraduate degree or postgraduate certificate or above, or certificated evidence of recent Level 6 study (within the last 3 years) related to healthcare. Applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,672 a year (2026/27). Home fee, part-time, per year; new entrants only Source

Intake: 27 April 2026, 31 August 2026, 4 January 2027, 26 April 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

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