PgDip Advanced Critical Care Practitioner

University of Plymouth

United Kingdom, Plymouth

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University of Plymouth

United Kingdom , Plymouth

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Plymouth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

PgDip Advanced Critical Care Practitioner

About

Key features

Open to a range of healthcare practitioners registered either with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health and Care Professions Council, and who have the appropriate qualifications and experience in acute critical care.
A contemporary and dynamic programme responsive to the changing healthcare environment.
Shape your studies around your existing expertise with our student-centred approach.
Join a programme developed through a dynamic collaborative working relationship between the University, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and other local NHS trusts, providing opportunities for networking and career development.
Equip yourself with the skills to be responsive to the ever-changing nature of the healthcare environment. This contemporary and dynamic programme means you can position yourself at the leading edge of critical care practice.
Update and enhance your skill set thanks to the research-informed teaching embedded throughout our curriculum.
Benefit from the extensive professional experience of our team, hailing from a diverse range of health and social care environments.
Accredited by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM).

Disciplines

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

You will normally have a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above; or European first cycle equivalent plus a professional qualification in health or social care. Individuals without a degree but with appropriate practice-related experience relevant to the programme may be eligible to apply and will normally be required to submit a short piece of writing as part of the admissions process.

Applicants for this course will need:

evidence of employment as an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Trainee from their home trust
a named consultant intensivist who will be the clinical supervisor
a current live registration with either the Nursing and Midwifery Council (Part 1 or 2) or The Health and Care Professions Council
three years post-qualifying experience in intensive care
a satisfactory enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check
a satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance.

If English is not your first language, you will also need to provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English in accordance with the University’s Admissions Code of Practice i.e. IELTS of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each part.We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .

Career

Career opportunities

You’ll be able to apply for Band 8a roles, and work in stage 1, 2 and 3 intensive care units (ICUs) as an autonomous practitioner who is able to assess, diagnose and manage critically ill patients and prescribe independently.

On completion of the programme, you'll be able to apply for voluntary registration and associate membership of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

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