The Programme

• Course Content

  This Postgraduate Certificate comprises two modules:

  Enhanced Neonatal Nursing Practice – Students will have lectures on specific body systems / conditions relevant to enhanced neonatal nursing care. They will look at competencies and training relevant to the enhanced care of neonates through simulation and clinical practice.  There will also be critical discussion of the role of the enhanced and advanced neonatal nurse practitioner.  

  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

  The overall aim of the Postgraduate Certificate in Enhanced Neonatal Nursing is to provide a high-quality, supportive learning environment that enables graduates to:

  1. Develop advanced clinical, theoretical, and professional knowledge to deliver safe, evidence-based, and family-centred care for premature and critically ill neonates.
  2. Critically apply evidence-based practice to inform complex clinical decision-making, enhance neonatal outcomes, and support quality improvement in neonatal services.
  3. Strengthen professional judgement, leadership, and collaborative capabilities required for enhanced and developing advanced roles within neonatal care settings.

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

• 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)