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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
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Location
Kate Granger Building (Surrey Research Park)
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Study mode
Part time
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Start date
OCT-22
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Why choose this course
- Study a hands-on, clinical curriculum to take on more responsibility as a senior community care practitioner, enhance the capabilities of multidisciplinary healthcare teams and work towards the constant improvement of patient care.
- Access our Clinical Simulation Centre, including our Immersive Learning Environment and Critical Care Unit, to practise real scenarios on lifelike manikins and actors.
- Learn from a multidisciplinary team of lecturers, who are all healthcare professionals with experience of working in the NHS.
- Join one of our research groups to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.
- Enhance your leadership skills to drive forward effective service change within health and social care.
What you will study
You’ll gain in-depth knowledge that supports advanced healthcare, such as conceptual models, theories and frameworks, and you’ll enrich and refine your critical thinking and decision-making skills. You’ll explore and analyse key leadership issues in health and social care, while challenging and debating contemporary theory and practice.
You’ll study topics, including evidencing your practice, implementing change in practice and transforming services for quality.
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
We’ll prepare you to meet the demands of modern healthcare by equipping you with advanced knowledge and skills. We'll give you the tools to help spearhead change within the healthcare sector, while constantly working towards the advancement of your own practice.
Application deadline
22 July 2022
Modules
Tuition fees
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