Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
Coventry University
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OverviewThere is a global need for postgraduate nursing skills, so our online Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing course has been developed to meet that need for life-changing learning and enhanced career development.The Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing provides you with the opportunity to gain the award in as little as two semesters but with the flexibility to take longer to fit around your life. You can study at your own pace and at a time which suits you, with a dedicated support team and ...Read more

Overview

There is a global need for postgraduate nursing skills, so our online Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing course has been developed to meet that need for life-changing learning and enhanced career development.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing provides you with the opportunity to gain the award in as little as two semesters but with the flexibility to take longer to fit around your life. You can study at your own pace and at a time which suits you, with a dedicated support team and online facilitators to help you every step of the way.

This course attracts a wide group of UK and internationally-based nurses with demanding workplace schedules because it enables working nurses to still benefit from career development.

After completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, there would be an opportunity to continue your studies to complete the full MSc in Nursing. If you pursued this route (at an additional cost), you could go on and complete the diploma and masters stages to gain an MSc in Nursing.

If you are interested in finding out more information regarding the MSc in Nursing – please visit the relevant page here

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health is reputed for delivering high-quality education for health professionals across a wide range of disciplines. Coventry University also recently received a Gold rating for Teaching Excellence. The design, content and delivery of this course is informed by consultations with the nursing community, to ensure the relevance and application of all learning to contemporary settings of nursing practice.

This course is designed for registered/practicing nurses and those who have completed a course leading to registration as a nurse in their home country and are awaiting registration.

Course information

The Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing will be awarded to students who have passed and achieved 60 credits worth of learning towards this award.

You will have the opportunity to examine contemporary issues in nursing through analysis of political, social and economic influences on health and social care needs and service design.

A rich learning experience is delivered through a diverse range of activities such as reading, listening, watching and discussing, providing a comprehensive online interaction.

The innovative e-learning approach to this course aims to support the development of postgraduate nursing skills in line with the course learning outcomes, which include, but are not limited to self-organised learning environments, peer knowledge transfer and active engagement through co-creation of learning resources and assessments.

You can contribute to discussion forums, gain feedback from their peers and the course team and assessments are designed to integrate with learning to promote development of a comprehensive knowledge base, as well as academic, communication and digital literacy skills.

The course also takes into consideration significant professional and ethical topics as proposed by professional bodies and the World Health Organisation.

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The design, content and delivery of this course aims to develop postgraduate skills specifically for the professional nursing community, in order to support future application in your area of practice.

Skills commonly identified by employers as highly desirable are all included, such as research and analytical ability, and the ability to work independently, tackle difficult problems and seek creative solutions. You can also join a community focused on enhancing professional practice and cultural intelligence.

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Szivia
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I like the support from tutores and other staff. Provide more information for students who commute in Coventry from other places regarding..Read more

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Eunice
20 Nov 24

I love Coventry University, the lecturers are really helpful and the nursing faculty is outstanding..Read more

Entry requirements

At least a 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Nursing. Applicants should have completed a qualification leading to registration as a nurse (registration is not required).

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Full time fee is £4,900 per year and it’s a guide for part time students.

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Full time fee is £4,900 per year and it’s a guide for part time students.

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Full time fee is £4,900 per year and it’s a guide for part time students.

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Coventry University
Priory Street Coventry Warwickshire CV1 5FB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Coventry  0.4 miles away

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