PgCert Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Enhance, and develop mastery in a range of advanced clinical skills and knowledge at the cutting edge of clinical care. This programme has been developed by the University of Plymouth with Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust to meet identified specific workforce needs in the advancement and delivery of a high quality patient led service, and is delivered using a blended learning approach.
Key highlights
- Develops mastery in advanced clinical skills at the cutting edge of care
- Developed with Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust to meet workforce needs
- Designed around delivering a high quality, patient-led critical care service
- Delivered through a blended learning approach
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Additional condition: dbs_check — A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check - Checked by employer and within three years.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — A satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance- checked by employer.
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
- Trainee Advanced Critical Care Practitioner
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Intensive Care
- Critical Care Nurse Specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home £6,800 £7,000 International NA NA Full time fees shown are per annum. Please note that fees are reviewed on an annual basis. | International: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home £6,800 £7,000 International NA NA Full time fees shown are per annum. Please note that fees are reviewed on an annual basis.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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