| Location | Study mode | Duration | Start date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wolverhampton | Part-time | 1 year | 23 Sep 2019 | APPLY DIRECTLY |
| Institute Code: | W75 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements: | View requirements |
| Start date(s): | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Award: | PG Cert |
| Study mode: | Part-time |
| Course length: | Part-time (1 year) |
| Campus / Location: | University of Wolverhampton |
| School: | The Institute of Health |
The postgraduate forms a pathway towards the MSc Nursing
This pathway allows you the greatest flexibility in choosing the postgraduate knowledge and skills you wish to develop at a highly demanding academic and professional level. You are provided with the opportunity to create a challenging and rewarding master’s programme tailored to your professional needs and aspirations.
Postgraduate Certificate Nursing
This pathway allows you the greatest flexibility in choosing the postgraduate knowledge and skills you wish to develop at a highly demanding academic and professional level. You are provided with the opportunity to create a challenging and rewarding Master’s programme tailored to your professional needs and aspirations.
You select three 20 credit modules from a suite of non-clinical ‘option’ modules. Modules include:
These modules are correct at the time of publication. Modules may change over time due to validation and continuous monitoring policies. Applicants will be notified in writing of any significant changes to their chosen course(s).
| Title | Credit | Type | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation of Professional Studies | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Walsall Campus |
| Applied Specialist Nursing Theory (1) | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Walsall Campus |
| Applied Specialist Nursing Theory (2) | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Walsall Campus |
| Contemporary Issues in Promoting the Health of Children and Young People | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Wolverhampton City Campus |
| Diabetology | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Walsall Campus |
| Health and Social Care Perspectives on Violence | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Wolverhampton City Campus |
| Innovations in Mental Health | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Wolverhampton City Campus |
| Leadership and Management | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Walsall Campus |
| Long Term Conditions | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Walsall Campus |
| The Concept of Dementia Care | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Walsall Campus |
| The Evolving Health and Social Care Agenda | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Walsall Campus |
| Tissue Viability | 20.00 | Optional | 1 | Walsall Campus |
Professional:
A recognised nursing qualification with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration to practice or with the equivalent if from overseas.
Academic:
A first degree (2.2) in a nursing or related subject area. Students who do not have a first degree, but have successfully completed Level 6 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) modules, or who can provide evidence of their ability to pursue successfully the PGCert or MSc may be considered eg completion of an approved preparation course for level 7 study. Such applicants will be invited to discuss individual needs with the programme leader to determine suitability for study at master’s level.
Overseas Students:
An IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a score of 6.0 or above in each of the IELTS categories, or equivalent.
Applicants for specific Pathway’s will be expected to meet separate ‘pathway specific entry criteria’ in addition to the generic criteria outlined above.
The course commences with a one day course Induction , which you will be expected to attend, where you will receive a bespoke preparation to the course including preparation for academic writing and study skills.
Postgraduate Loans: Are available for taught and research Masters courses for students resident in England. For more information on eligibility and how to apply online visit: www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Professional and Career Development Loan: The University is a Professional and Career Development Loans (PCDL) registered Learning Provider, registration number [4413]. A PCDL is a commercial bank loan that you can use to help pay for work-related learning. For further information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit the GOV.UK website or contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900.
Charitable Funding: You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites www.acf.org.uk, www.dsc.org.uk/fundingwebsites or www.family-action.org.uk. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.
University Postgraduate Loyalty Discount: The University also offers a postgraduate loyalty discount (http://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/money-matters/financial-support/postgraduate-study/postgraduate-loyalty-discount/): If you have completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Wolverhampton, you may be eligible for a 20% discount on the first year of a taught postgraduate programme.
Financial Hardship: Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund (http://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/money-matters/financial-support/dennis-turner-opportunity-fund/) for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found at www.wlv.ac.uk/howtopay
