Critical Care Practice PgCert
Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK
Course overview
This course offers an exciting opportunity for nurses working in a critical care environment to achieve a nationally recognised transferable Award in Critical Care Practice at academic Level 7 and aligns with theNational Standards for Critical Care Education and Competency Framework (CC3N, 2023).
Key highlights
- Nationally recognised, transferable Award in Critical Care Practice
- Studied at academic Level 7 (postgraduate level)
- Aligned with CC3N National Standards for Critical Care Education (2023)
- Designed for nurses already working in critical care environments
Entry requirements
- Other English test — Entry requirements The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don't see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications. Academic entry requirements Normally hold a professional registration with an appropriate body and with a minimum of 12 months current clinical experience in an appropriate Critical Care location. The applicant will have typically completed Step 1 Competencies for Adult Critical Care. Evidence of Level 6 study or recognition of experien
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Humanities Master's Scholarship
We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.
Keele Alumni Discount
The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).
Keele Staff Discount
If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.
Up to 30% of feesKUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.
Postgraduate Global Scholarship
1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.
The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)
This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Critical Care Staff Nurse
- Senior Staff Nurse (Critical Care)
- Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
- Critical Care Outreach Nurse
- Critical Care Practice Educator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,400
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 Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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