Course summary
This innovative postgraduate award for graduates of healthcare disciplines allows you to make use of your prior learning and to progress onto a full master's degree. This Postgraduate Diploma in Enhanced Professional Practice consolidates enhanced and professional practice for suitably qualified graduates in health, social care and various allied health disciplines. It is ideal for anyone who wants to study at Level 7 and includes the option to top-up to an MA Health Care Practice or the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice. The PGDip is made up of 120 credits over two years, with the option to transfer up to 60 credits through Recognition of Prior Learning and enter straight into year two. The second year of this Enhanced Professional Practice award is identical to that of the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice. It consists of research methods, plus a selection from independent prescribing (with specific regulations), leadership and management, or a portfolio of specialist practice.
Modules
Year 1 Option Set 1 Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options. Pathophysiology for Intensive Care Practice (15 credits) Intensive Care Practice (30 credits) A Portfolio of Innovative Practice - 15 Credits (15 credits) Option Set 2 Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options. Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing (30 credits) Advances in General Practice Nursing (30 credits) Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options. Long Term Conditions: Management (30 credits) Enhanced Clinical Assessment Skills (30 credits) Diabetes - Care and Management (30 credits) Respiratory Care Course (30 credits) Developing Autonomous Practice in Urgent Care (Minor Injuries and Illness) (30 credits) Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing (30 credits) Advances in General Practice Nursing (30 credits) Option Set 3 Students are also required to choose 60 credits from this list of options. Promoting Sexual Health (Level M) (15 credits) Contemporary Issues in Sexual Health (30 credits) Advanced Practice in HIV: Prevention, Treatment and Care (30 credits) Option Set 4 Students are also required to choose 60 credits from this list of options. Examination of the Newborn (Level 7) (30 credits) A Portfolio of Innovative Practice - 30 Credits (30 credits) Option Set 5 Students are also required to choose 60 credits from this list of options. Advanced Assessing and Formulation in Mental Health (30 credits) A Portfolio of Innovative Practice - 30 Credits (30 credits) Option Set 6 Students are also required to choose 60 credits from this list of options. Long Term Conditions: Management (30 credits) Enhanced Clinical Assessment Skills (30 credits) Diabetes - Care and Management (30 credits) Respiratory Care Course (30 credits) Pain Management (Level 7) (15 credits) Developing Autonomous Practice in Urgent Care (Minor Injuries and Illness) (30 credits) A Portfolio of Innovative Practice - 15 Credits (15 credits) A Portfolio of Innovative Practice - 30 Credits (30 credits) Year 2 Students are required to study the following compulsory modules. Enquiry Skills for Research in Health and Care Practice (20 credits) Students are required to choose 40 credits from this list of options. Advanced Leadership and Management (40 credits) Advanced Clinical Practice through Work Based Learning (40 credits) Non-Medical Prescribing (40 credits)
Assessment method
Presentations, written assignments, exams and in practice through a practice assessment document.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a relevant first degree (2:2) and / or professional qualifications and studies, with the ability to study at level 7 Either: - those wishing direct entry to Year 2: 60 academic credits, or equivalent recognised / tariffed learning, at Level 7 (or max 30 at Level 6 and 30 at Level 7) - those without prior CPD credits or recognised learning at Level 7: the ability to study and gain a choice of CPD or learning evidence, equal to 60 credits (either 60 at Level 7, or up to 30 credits at Level 6 / remainder at Level 7).
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.5 |
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS