Clinical Professional Development
Edge Hill UniversityClinical Professional Development PgCert is a postgraduate degree at Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk, taught part-time over 1.5 years.
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
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ