Healthcare Practice (Simulation Pathway)

You can initially work towards a Postgraduate Certificate then a Postgraduate Diploma, before completing your Masters qualification. If you do not wish to complete the full Masters, you can choose to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma, depending on the module credits you accrue.

Post Graduate Certificate: 60 credits 

The focus of the certificate level is upon self and practice.

Post Graduate Diploma: 120 credits

The focus of the diploma is upon others and leadership and further skills evidence-based practice.

MSc Healthcare Practice: 180 credits.

The MSc includes the module Enhancing Care Through Research and a Dissertation module.

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.