The Programme

• Course Content

  This Postgraduate Certificate comprises three 20 credit modules:

  The Science of Wound Healing and Tissue Viability (Semester 1) – This module will develop Registered practitioners knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of holistic wound care and management. Students will be able to critically analyse and synthesise advanced knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, and the epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention, and management of acute and chronic wound healing at a cellular level. Learners will critically evaluate the microbiology of wounds and apply evidence-based approaches to the assessment and management of tissue damage, infection, moisture, and wound closure. Students will appraise and integrate current research on the influence of nutrition in optimising wound healing outcomes.

  Patient-Centred Care in Tissue Viability (Semester 2) - This module will develop registered practitioners’ knowledge, skills, and critical understanding of patient-centred wound care across the lifespan. Students will develop advanced skills and knowledge in the assessment, management, and evaluation of acute and chronic wounds, applying a holistic and person-centred approach to practice. The module will also examine the ethical, legal, and governance frameworks that underpin safe and effective wound care delivery, supporting practitioners to make informed, evidence-based decisions within complex clinical contexts.

  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 (Tissue Viability).  

• 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)