Clinical Professional Development

Edge Hill University
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 1.5 Years MedicineHealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

Providing a comprehensive, innovative, diverse and flexible portfolio of modules within a multi-professional framework, this Postgraduate Certificate enables graduate healthcare professionals to support their ongoing professional development.

The programme is suitable for a wide range of graduate health professionals, including medical doctors, dentists, physician associates, nurses, and those working in the allied health professions. Patient safety is at the heart of the course, underpinned by professional knowledge and a robust evidence-based approach to practice.

The flexibility in module choice will ensure you can tailor the course to your individual needs and career plan, enhancing your employability and translating theory into practice to improve health outcomes. The modules you select can evolve as you study to complement your current and changing job role as a healthcare professional.

You will be supported in the development of transferable skills and professional attributes throughout your student journey. Successful graduates of the course are well placed to play a significant role in the delivery and development of aspects of medical and clinical practice, education, leadership, research and policy.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
2223 Speech and language therapists
3219 Health associate professionals
3111 Laboratory technicians
2461 Social workers
1172 Social services managers and directors

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1.5 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Ormskirk
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies