Short Course in Anaesthetic Practice for Nurses University Advanced Diploma
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This part-time course is designed for nurses working in anaesthetic settings and aims to improve practice in the operating department. It focuses on learning that is directly relevant to real clinical work, using your own experiences alongside teaching from academic staff. You’ll develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge through interactive methods such as problem-based learning, case studies, and the use of the University’s high-tech simulation suite, which allows you to practise and build confidence in a safe, controlled environment before applying these skills in clinical settings.
The course equally values university and placement learning, helping you develop confidence, critical decision-making, and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting. You’ll also be supported by mentors and tutors throughout, encouraging reflection, discussion, and continuous improvement in patient care.
Key highlights
- Designed for nurses working in anaesthetic and operating department settings
- Practise skills in a high-tech simulation suite before clinical application
- Problem-based learning and case studies grounded in real clinical work
- University and placement learning valued equally throughout the course
- Builds critical decision-making and teamwork in multidisciplinary settings
- Mentor and tutor support encourages reflection and improved patient care
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Anaesthetic Nurse
- Theatre Nurse
- Perioperative Nurse
- Recovery Nurse
- Operating Theatre Practitioner
Cost of study
International: £2,500 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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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