The Programme

• Course Content

  This Postgraduate Certificate comprises three 20 credit modules:

  Digital Health Innovation in Practice (Semester 1) – This module supports nurses and midwives to examine the core concepts and principles of digital health. It explores how data, information systems and technologies such as electronic records, telehealth, artificial intelligence and other emerging tools are shaping care delivery, communication and decision-making. Students will consider how digital approaches can improve patient care and access, while recognising the challenges of implementation in practice. The module provides a foundation for evaluating digital innovations and applying digital health theory within everyday professional contexts.

  Leading Safe and Responsible Digital Health Practice (Semester 2) - This module enables nurses and midwives to explore the ethical, legal and professional responsibilities that underpin safe and inclusive digital health practice. It examines how governance frameworks, leadership approaches and effective communication support patients, people receiving care, carers and teams through digital change. Students will consider how data and evidence can be used responsibly to strengthen quality, accountability and trust in digital transformation. The module develops understanding of how to apply these principles within professional contexts to lead and influence safe, person-centred digital innovation.

  HSN7076 – Evidence Based Practice - Students will examine the principles and seven step process of Evidence Based Practice, including reflection on practice, identifying topics of inquiry, forming searchable clinical questions, locating appropriate evidence sources, interpreting research quality, and evaluating how evidence informs decision making, quality improvement and practice development.

   

• Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of this course, students will graduate with a Post Graduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Advanced HealthCare Practice (Digital Health).  

• Delivery

  Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas.

  Autumn (AUT) teaching commences w/c Monday, 21 September 2026 (Week 1) and finishes w/c  Monday, 14 December 2026 unless otherwise advised.

  Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 18 January 2027 (Week 18) and finishes w/c Monday, 27 April 2027 unless otherwise advised.

  Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues.

  First Semester	(Day)	(Time)	TBC
  Second Semester			TBC

• Selection Criteria

  Applicants shall normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. 

  Applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) may be considered on a case-by-case basis where they can demonstrate evidence of successful study at Level 6 in a healthcare related subject. 

  Applicants must provide evidence of at least 20 CAT points at Level 3/6. Certificates must clearly state level of study and credit worthiness in order to meet the entry requirements. 

  In addition, applicants accessing postgraduate certificates must be working in the relevant clinical area. 

  International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website: Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)