The Programme

• Course Content

  The modules focus on education research, theories, models, assessments, skills teaching, simulation and evaluation to support the delivery of safe and effective skills sharing and clinical interventions in the context of inter-disciplinary team collaboration and person-centred care.

  • HSN7084 Theories and principles of practice education.
  • HSN7085 Practice teaching and learning for health and social care professionals.
  • HSN7091 Simulation based education, theory and practice in health care.
• Outcomes

  Completion of these modules and PG Cert in Practice Education will permit the application for the Queen’s Merit Award and Higher Education Academy Fellowship status. Students can elect to either exit with the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Practice Education or carry credits forward into further postgraduate study should they wish to do so. For example, students may wish to complete additional level 7 modules and a dissertation to make up the credits for the award of a Masters Degree in Advanced Professional Practice (Practice Education).

• 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	Location
  Second Semester

• 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)