Advanced Practice PgCert/PgDip/MSc: Course features

If you choose to study this course, here are some of the things you can expect from the course and how it will benefit you.

• Ideal for experienced healthcare practitioners, this course offers a wide range of modules, allowing you to tailor your study to key areas of interest.
• It is delivered part-time, enabling you to fit your studies around other commitments, and can be completed in two years. You can choose to study for a PgCert, PgDip or MSc qualification.
• You will have the opportunity to advance and develop knowledge within your own field and work towards professional approved competencies.
• The Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences is a unique partnership between Kingston University and St George's, University of London. This means that you benefit from the expertise and facilities of two complementary :
  • Kingston University has a long-established reputation for vocationally-relevant education; and
  • St George's, University of London combines teaching and research excellence in healthcare sciences.
• Many teaching staff are research active, which keeps your learning cutting-edge, and others are expert practitioners. This combination of academics and practitioners provides a uniquely dynamic environment. Read more in our Research areas and Links with practitioners sections.
• As well as developing your understanding of your specialist area, this course will make sure you:
  • keep up to date with recent developments, legal requirements and ethically-sound practice;
  • reflect critically on your practice;
  • develop your judgement and decision-making skills;
  • improve your networking skills; and
  • gain skills in managing others.
• You also have the chance to meet other professionals in the same situation as yourself.
• For more information about the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, visit www.healthcare.ac.uk.