Enhanced Professional Practice, PGDip
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.
School
Location
Duration
2 years part-time
Start month
September
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
What you should know about this course
What you will study
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Entry requirements
- Relevant first degree 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).
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Further information about entry
COVID vaccine
An important part of many of our Health programmes is the opportunity to learn on placement and work with patients, service users and their families. On all our programmes leading to a professional accreditation with either the NMC or HCPC, placement in a health or social care setting is a compulsory learning outcome of the programme.
Prior to commencing on your chosen programme of study we strongly urge you to complete a full course of Covid-19 vaccinations. Although not currently compulsory, both the NMC and HCPC strongly encourage all registrants to be fully vaccinated. This is because There is a global scientific consensus, supported by our own medicines regulator in the UK, on the importance and value of full vaccination against Covid-19 and the benefits for people receiving care, vaccinated individuals themselves, their families, communities and the wider health and social care system.
While currently you can register with the NMC and HCPC as a non-vaccinated individual, their expectations and regulatory advice is clear, please see here for NMC position on Covid-19 vaccination and here for the HCPC’s position.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
If you hold academic qualifications or courses from another Higher Education Institution, these may exempt you from courses of this programme. You will need to evidence these against the aims and learning outcomes for a particular module.
How you will learn
Teaching
The course incorporates a range of different teaching methods and self-directed activities.
Class sizes
Information coming soon.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you will need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams. Our library and online resources will support your further reading and research. You can also join a range of student activities to support your learning.
Assessment
You will be assessed through presentations, written assignments, exams and in practice through a practice assessment document.
Feedback summary
Information coming soon.
Dates and timetables
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
| Full time | Part time | Distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | N/A | £1,850 per 30 credits | N/A |
| International | N/A | £2,908 per 30 credits | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software (estimate, £150 per year)
- Memberships: applying for membership of a professional body may incur further costs
- Alternative placements: you may need to contribute towards any trips required for your course.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Suitable for promotion/advancement in health, social care and related sectors, e.g. for positions that require postgraduate studies or master's degree.
Do you provide employability services?
Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.
The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.
Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
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