1st
in the UK for Agriculture,
Veterinary and Food Science
(Times Higher Education REF 2021 Subject Rankings)
SPECIALIST TRAINING IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD
SHORT COURSES
Medicine, Health & Life Sciences
Why study a short course with us?
We have several short courses across the Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Life Sciences which allow you to undertake study for a postgraduate award, further your knowledge or engage with CPD requirements. You will be taught by some of the world’s leading health academics in our faculty.
By providing an enriched environment of research and innovation we attract and develop the very best talent.
Global Reputation
Empowering discovery research and world class education.
in the UK for Agriculture,
Veterinary and Food Science
(Times Higher Education REF 2021 Subject Rankings)
4th
in the UK for Health and Biomedical Sciences
(Times Higher Education REF 2021 Subject Rankings)
Top 10
7 of our subjects are ranked in the Top 10 in the UK
(UK Complete University Guide 2023)
Top 200
3 of our subjects are ranked in the Top 200 in the World
(QS World Rankings by subject 2022)
Short Course Listings
Be taught by world-leading researchers and experts in Health and Life Sciences.
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Endoscopy and Related Procedures
Eye Move Desensitisation and Re-processing
Haematology and Hematopoietic System Translation
Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Child
Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing across the Lifespan
Working with people with dementia
Stand Alone Modules
Administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies - hsn 3016*
Breast and cervical screening for nurses, midwives and health visitors - mid 3036
Child care and the law - hsn 3043
Lower limb ulceration and associated conditions - hsn 3014
Managing patient deterioration - hsn 3001
Midwifery examination of the newborn - mid 3077
Palliative and end of life care - nur 3007
Pressure ulcer prevention and management - nrs 3072
Research development in clinical practice - spn 3001
Tissue repair and regeneration - hsn 3013
Ultrasound scanning - mid 3076*
- School of Pharmacy
Cutting-edge facilities
We are continuously investing in our facilities to ensure that our students are accessing cutting-edge facilities and an excellent learning environment. Our newly opened Simulation Centre will pioneer an inter-professional approach. In addition, our School of Biological Sciences will now be housed in a £39 million state of the art building.
Convenience of a city centre location
Our campus benefits from excellent public transport links with all the amenities of a city centre location close by.
Get ahead in your career
We are dedicated to student employability and work closely with industry experts to ensure that our short courses meet the needs of the sector.
Flexibility
Many of our courses offer flexible study modes allowing students to study on a part time basis or with online delivery. This allows students to plan around their existing commitments.