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University of West LondonThe award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
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PG Dip | Part-time | 3 years | September | GBP 0 | GBP 0 |
Course summary
This flexible, part-time course has been designed for healthcare practitioners who have recently qualified or are working in a new area of practice and wish to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge.
You can opt for a generic award in professional practice or have the focus of your studies recognised through a badged award in one of the following areas:
The first module (maximum of 20 academic credits) can be studied at Level 6. This will help promote your confidence if you've had a break in your studies, since qualifying/commencing work and it will help support the further development of your critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis skills, preparing you to undertake Level 7 study.
The course is made up entirely of option modules - you choose modules relevant to your area of clinical practice/CPPD needs. There is a wide and exciting range to select from.
Other options available for PgDip Professional Practice
Fees
Notes
Students may be funded by their employer or opt to self-fund.Funding
For more information on fees and funding please contact Claire Anderson ([email protected]).
A range of loans, bursaries and scholarships are available to help you fund your studies.
Students on some Masters courses may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan of up to £10,000 as a contribution towards their course and living costs. Find out how to apply for a Postgraduate Loan on GOV.UK
Other loans available to postgraduate students include Professional and Career Development Loans, which also allow you to borrow up to £10,000. Find out more about Loans on GOV.UK
Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as disabled students. Find out more about funding opportunities
Within the university, we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries including:
Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.
Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.
Entry requirements
You will:
- be a Health/Social Care Practitioner who holds current registration with their professional body in the UK (where this is a requirement for the profession).
- hold a degree in a professional health/social care related subject*
- be working in a relevant health/social care environment in order that you can meet the learning outcomes of the course**
*If you hold an Advanced Diploma in healthcare related field e.g. Nursing, you can access this course by completing a portfolio. This means you wouldn't have to 'top-up' to a degree first. We can explain more about this if you would like to know more.
** If you are wishing to work towards a badged award, you must be working in that specific area of practice/health/social care provision. You will be asked to confirm this when you apply.
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