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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate
Advanced Cardiothoracic Care
Edge Hill UniversityLiverpool, England
1 yearDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Edge Hill University, the PgCert Advanced Cardiothoracic Care provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. This Postgraduate Certificate prepares practitioners for the innovative, specialist and advanced roles in cardiothoracic practice which are emerging in line with the NHS vision of delivering high quality, effective and compassionate care in the 21st century. It has been designed for qualified staff from a variety of professional backgrounds, including nurses and operating department practitioners, as well as allied health professionals such as cardiac catheterisation laboratory technicians, respiratory physiologists, physiotherapists and bioscience physiologists. Demonstrating an agile and ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Cardiothoracic Pathophysiology
Clinical Leadership and Advanced Practice
Patient Safety and Risk Management in Cardiothoracic Care
Cardiac Catheterisation Techniques and Interventions
Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing and Support
Long-term Management of Cardiothoracic Disease
Evidence-Based Practice in Cardiothoracic Specialisms
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a health or social care related subject View full entry criteria Subject(s): An additional core module sets the context of advanced practice, while a further elective choice is drawn from the faculty’s professional development portfolio. How you'll be assessed You will be assessed through a combination written |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £27,500 | £36,500 | £44,500 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £40,000 | £49,500 |
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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