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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Education for Healthcare Professionals

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£1,229Per Year (Home)
£1,229Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgCert Education for Healthcare Professionals at University of South Wales is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This is a unique course aimed specifically at preparing health care professionals to support learning in practice and undertake the assessment of learners’ competence and proficiency. Successful completion of this course will enable participants who are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to fulfil the new roles of Practice / Academic Assessor. The course also offers an excellent opportunity for any other suitably qualified registered health care professional to develop their knowledge and skills to support learning in the context of their practice. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Assessment and Evaluation in Healthcare Practice
Supporting Learning in Clinical Environments
Mentoring and Coaching for Health Professionals
Curriculum Design and Development in Healthcare
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Competence Framework and Standards in Healthcare Education
Educational Research Methods for Healthcare Practitioners
Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education Settings
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 or above in a degree with evidence of recent CPD engagement

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,229

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Part-time fee per 20 credits. Course is not currently open to international applicants requiring Graduate Route visa

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,500£18,000£22,500
5 years£19,500£25,500£32,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 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

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 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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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

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

Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based379 days left

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Education for Healthcare Professionals as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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