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Objectives
The skills, experience and knowledge you gain enable you to
• gain promotions or improve career potential
• develop your professional practice
• gain increased responsibility
• widen your career path or access new roles
• build expertise in chosen areas
You can choose from over 150 modules covering your profession, leadership and management, interprofessional learning and research.
Each module you study awards credit towards a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or Masters in Advanced Professional Development. You can also study individual modules.
This course is designed to be as flexible as possible and benefits include
• you can work at your own pace of study, allowing you to meet work, personal and study commitments
• the amount you study depends on what you need
• the variety and amount of modules available ensure all your learning is directly relevant to your career
• a course tutor who works with you to find the modules and study path that best suit you
• you may be able to gain recognition for previous study or work experiences allowing you to achieve your qualification more quickly
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Entry requirements
This framework is for professionals in health, social care, sport and biosciences who wish to continue their professional development. Your studies are tailored to your own development needs helping you to progress in your career.
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Academic title
MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advanced Professional Development
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Course description
Associated careers
This course allows you to tailor your learning towards your career development needs and aspirations.
The flexibility and module choice ensure you can develop the skills and knowledge you need to
improve your professional practice and career potential.
Course content
You can choose from over 150 modules covering areas including
• your profession, for example specialist nursing or biochemistry-related modules
• clinical, laboratory and technical skills
• leadership
• management
• professional development
• interprofessional development
• research
Entry requirements
Entry requirements depend on your module choice. Normally you need a first degree or equivalent.
Some modules may require previous clinical or management experience.