Neurodevelopmental Conditions PGCert
University of ChesterWheeler, Chester
Course overview
A course designed and delivered by staff working in this speciality for all allied health and social care staff. The overarching aim of this course is to enable students to gain in-depth knowledge of current thinking and practices in neurodevelopmental conditions to incorporate directly into health and social care practice. The course will be delivered by current interdisciplinary practitioners and specialist academic staff.
The delivery of the course, through weekly live online sessions, and two in-person sessions per term at Chester, provides a flexible learning model to enable students to plan their time and balance commitments, whilst ensuring individualised learning.
Key highlights
- Designed and delivered by staff working in neurodevelopmental conditions
- Taught by current interdisciplinary practitioners and specialist academic staff
- In-depth knowledge of current thinking and practice in neurodevelopmental conditions
- Learning applied directly to health and social care practice
- Weekly live online sessions plus two in-person sessions per term
- Flexible model to balance study with work commitments
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: interview — Home Students 2:2 honours degree All student applicants will be interviewed by the course team to ensure they meet the admission criteria.
- Degree: 2:2 — Home Students 2:2 honours degree All student applicants will be interviewed by the course team to ensure they meet the admission criteria.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Specialist Practitioner in Neurodevelopmental Conditions
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (Learning Disabilities)
- Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
- Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Autism and ADHD Assessment Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,330 for the full course (2026/27). — More on UK fees
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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