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Edge Hill University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Edge Hill University, the PgCert Advanced Critical 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. The PGCert in Advanced Critical Care is designed to enhance the skills of practitioners such as registered nurses and operating department practitioners. It will enable you to become a clinical expert who is able to work safely and effectively in critical care practice, meeting the Step Two and Step Three competencies of the National Competency Framework for adult critical care nurses. A systems-based approach is used throughout the course to reflect the national standards for adult critical care education. 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 Pathophysiology and Organ Systems
Critical Care Pharmacology and Therapeutics
High Dependency Patient Management
Clinical Leadership and Professional Development
Evidence-Based Critical Care Practice
Advanced Assessment and Monitoring Techniques
Complex Care Planning and Intervention
Research Methods and Quality Improvement in Critical Care
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a professional healthcare related subject and must be registered with a UK Professional Body and hold a health-related professional qualification. Nursing and Midwifery The PGCert in Advanced Critical Care is designed to enhance the skills of practitioners such as registered nurses and operating department practitioners. Entry criteria To join this course, you should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a professiona |
🗣️ 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
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