The Programme

• Course Content

  This Postgraduate Certificate comprises three 20 credit modules:

  Perioperative Nursing Science (Semester 1) – The module will examine the major concepts within pathophysiology, psychology, sociology and professional issues which relate specifically to, and underpin peri-operative nursing.  Learning outcomes include:

  1. Understand the physiological actions and adaptations in the human body in response to anaesthesia and surgical intervention.
  2. Critically evaluate the effects of pre-existing pathologies in compromising normal physiological processes highlighting their implications for anaesthesia and surgery.
  3. Apply the integration of the theoretical concepts of psychology, sociology and professional concepts in peri-operative nursing care.
  4. Create initiatives which maintain the health and safety of the patient and multidisciplinary care team within a peri-operative nursing context.

   

  Perioperative Nursing Care Management (Semester 2) - The module will be clinically based giving the student the opportunity to remain in their specific area of clinical practice. Under supervision of a clinical nurse mentor the student will focus on developing skills in peri-operative nursing care management and practice integrating theoretical concepts.

  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 (Perioperative 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)