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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Health and Social Care

University of Greater Manchester
Bolton, England
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgCert Health and Social Care at University of Greater Manchester. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. If you're a healthcare professional looking for flexible postgraduate study that fits in with your busy working schedule, our MSc, PgDip or PgCert in Health and Social Care can support you in learning more about your specific areas of interest in bite-size amounts. This course is designed to help you identify and ... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Professional Development in Health and Social Care
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Leadership and Management in Healthcare
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
Clinical Simulation and Advanced Practice
Quality Improvement and Service Development
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Health and Social Care Policy and Governance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements You may be required to attend an interview with the admissions tutor. This will allow us to explore your prior learning and establish where you may start on the programme. As a modular degree based on continuing professional development, it's essential that your prior experience and learning are considered when deciding on any advanced standing to which you may be entitled. This may be based on qualifications already gained through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), or it ma

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Home/EU Fees No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Greater Manchester’s Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@greatermanchester.ac.uk for more information. International Fees No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Greater Manchester’s Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@greatermanchester.ac.uk for more information. Bursaries Click here for more information on our Master's Bursaries. The Royal College of Nurs

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greater Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£26,500£34,500£38,000
5 years£28,500£37,500£45,000
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

56%Working
14%Studying
14%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
67%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

4 Scholarships Available

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Merit

Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

University of Greater Manchester · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Greater Manchester

About University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester offers Health and Social Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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