Advanced Practice (Public Health Practice) PGCert

Why choose this course

If you're aiming to take on more responsibility as a senior community care practitioner, want to learn how to enhance the capabilities of multidisciplinary medical teams, and work towards the constant improvement of patient care, then our PGCert Advanced Practice (Public Health Practice) course is for you.

By leveraging our research and strong links to practice, we'll give you the tools to help spearhead change within the healthcare sector, while constantly working towards the advancement of your own practice.

What you will study

Throughout the course, 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 practice, 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.

We’ll prepare you to meet the demands of modern healthcare, by equipping you with advanced knowledge and skills. Our graduates typically take on more senior roles within the NHS or in private healthcare.