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PG Cert Professional Practice in Healthcare

University of Wolverhampton

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Why choose this course?

The PG Certificate in Professional Practice in Healthcare has a strong emphasis on the evaluation and development of both professional practice and research, and encourages participants to reflect critically on workplace experiences and learning in order to develop knowledge and skills in healthcare. The course aims to provide a clear framework, which supports continuing professional development, recognition of prior learning, and work based learning.

What happens on the course?

PG Certificate in Professional Practice in Healthcare will allow you to demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights at the forefront of your academic discipline or area of professional practice. You will undertake two core 20 credit modules and will select one optional 20-credit module.

Successful completion of the PG Certificate Professional Practice in Healthcare will provide an opportunity to progress to the MSc Professional Practice in Healthcare following one of four pathways: 

  • Speciality Practice
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Leadership & Management
  • With V300

During these postgraduate studies you will demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in healthcare practice.

Potential Career Paths

PG Certificate in Professional Practice in Healthcare aims to facilitate your personal and professional development and strengthen your ability to bring about positive change and solve problems effectively.

These attributes are highly sought after by employers in the healthcare arena. Whether you intend to remain in a largely clinical role or plan a broader, more managerial role in healthcare this course will enable you to showcase your ability to influence people and practice. At every stage of the course you will be encouraged to personalise your learning and apply theory to practice.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 8,475per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Wolverhampton

  • University League Table

    111th

  • Campus address

    University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 32 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 163
    104 64%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    11th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    20th

    9

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