
Professional Nurse Advocate Certificate of Credit
Course overview
• Provide a supportive function • Support professional resilience • Support nurses to provide high quality care and identify areas for improvement • Support the advocacy role of nurses • Include strategies which develop and invest in nurses • Allow flexibility for local implementation
Key highlights
- Prepares nurses to provide a supportive, restorative function for colleagues
- Focuses on building professional resilience within nursing teams
- Supports nurses to deliver high quality care and identify improvements
- Strengthens the advocacy role of nurses in practice
- Includes strategies to develop and invest in the nursing workforce
- Allows flexibility for local implementation in your workplace
Entry requirements
be able to provide evidence of previous level 6 study (Bachelor’s degree level) A certificate or transcript which confirms that you have undertaken study at degree level (this could be a prior degree or module at level 6)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Professional Nurse Advocate
- Registered Nurse
- Senior Staff Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Educator
- Practice Development Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,080 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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