The Programme

• Course Content

  This short course is designed for those who want to:

  • Learn about the social model of health and its role in community based services such as social prescribing' 
  • understand and appreciate the social determinants of health, and integrate this into care and support for service users
  • communicate more effectively with service users
  • understand the structure, functions and processes of health systems and services
  • appreciate the impact and challenges associated with living with a long-term condition, including chronic pain
  • apply the principles of reflective practice

  This short course is supported by online learning resources and exercises to enable participants to reflect upon and review the implications of their learning for practice.

• Outcomes
  • This short course is assessed through a written assignment.  Students are supported with formative feedback activities.
    
    
  • This short course can be taken as a stand-alone module (20 CATS) or combined with other short courses to obtain a Certificate in Professional development for Primary Health Care (60 CATS). 
• Delivery

  8 sessions will be delivered at 2-5pm on Thursdays between 15^th January and 7^th May 2026. All sessions will be available via MS Teams, though 2 sessions will also be held in person. Please note that while these dates will always be on a Thursday, the exact dates are subject to change in exceptional circumstances.

• Selection Criteria
  • To be eligible for this programme, applicants must work in a primary or community care setting and have a primary degree or equivalent.
  • The minimum academic requirement is a Second-Class Honours degree from a UK or Republic of Ireland (ROI) Higher Education Provider or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
  • Recognition of prior experiential learning (RPEL) is permitted.

  To be eligible for a fully funded place under this programme, applicants must meet each of the following criteria:

  • Applicants to be 18 years or older at point of enrolment.
  • Applicants must have a right to work and undertake training in the UK at the point of application and for the duration of the course and must not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this will be required to progress application.
  • Applicants must be available to register in person. Individual courses may have enhanced eligibility, potentially including on-campus teaching requirements. Please see each course information page for additional information.

  We require applicants to provide proof of eligibility of their right to work.  This evidence should be submitted via the Queen’s Application portal.  Please refer to the following website for acceptable evidence:   https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

  Due to high demand you are advised to apply as early as possible.

  We are also able to consider self-funded or employer-funded applicants. Please indicate in your application if you wish to be considered as a self-funded or employer funded applicant.