The Programme

• Course Content

  This Postgraduate Certificate comprises three 20 credit modules:

  HSN7081 – Advances in Health Evidence and Intellectual Disabilities – Semester 1

  HSN7082 – Contemporary Care Delivery in Intellectual Disability Practice – Semester 2

  HSN7076 – Evidence Based Practice – Semester 2

  This course takes a lifespan approach, considering the health evidence and service provision requirements of people with intellectual disabilities from early age to the end of life stage. Upon completion of this course, applicants will have an advanced understanding of neurodiversity, physical health needs, transitions, behaviour, trauma-informed care, mental health, forensics and offending behaviour and dementia and end of life considerations. This course will challenge applicants to consider how best practice evidence is delivered, considering systems and health promotion theory, leadership styles, interprofessional working and quality improvement.

• Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of this course, students will graduate with a Post Graduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Intellectual Disabilities and Complex Needs. The course is designed to help students to meet the changing needs of people with learning disabilities and enhance contemporary care delivery. Modules within this course are practice focused and will help students to develop analytical and academic skills.

• 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 HSN7081	Day	Time
  Second Semester HSN7082
  HSN7076

   

• 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)