Program Overview

Advanced Professional Practice (Cardiovascular Health) PgCert, PgDip and MSc

Overview

The Advanced Professional Practice (Cardiovascular Health) PgCert, PgDip and MSc program is designed to enhance career opportunities for healthcare professionals in the field of cardiovascular health. This interdisciplinary program is delivered by experienced academics in partnership with national and international leaders and clinical specialists from cardiology, nursing, nutrition, exercise, and behavioral medicine.

Key Information

• Start date: September
• Subject area: Advanced Clinical Practice
• Mode of study: 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time
• Fees:
  • UK: Ł12,125 full-time, Ł6,060 part-time
  • International: Ł24,795 full-time, Ł12,395 part-time

Entry Requirements

• Hold a pre-registration degree in a relevant allied health profession
• Currently employed in the clinical specialty with at least 1 year of post-qualification clinical work experience in the UK, or 2 years post-qualification clinical work experience outside the UK
• English language requirements: IELTS 7 (min 6.5 in all areas), Pearson 64 (59 in all subscores), BrunELT 68% (63% in all areas), TOEFL 98 (min 23 in all areas)

Course Content

The program consists of compulsory and optional modules, including:

Compulsory Modules

• PH5612: Advanced Clinical Leadership
• PH5615: Learning and Teaching in Advanced Clinical Practice
• PH5603: Quantitative Methods and Design for Health Science Research
• PH5604: Qualitative Research in Health and Social Care
• PH5611: Dissertation

Optional Modules

• PH5650: Advanced Lifestyle Management in Cardiovascular Health
• PH5649: Fundamentals of Prevention and Rehabilitation in Cardiovascular Health
• PH5651: Reflective Clinical Practice in Cardiovascular Health
• PH5648: Science of Rehabilitation and Movement

Careers and Your Future

Graduates of this program are fully prepared for leadership roles as advanced practitioners in their relevant clinical profession and specialty. They enjoy excellent employability and opportunities for career advancement in the UK and internationally.

Teaching and Learning

The program uses a range of flexible and engaging approaches to teaching, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, and workshops. Academics are active in research and contribute to the development of professional guidelines, ensuring that students receive up-to-date scientific knowledge and patient assessment and management skills.

Assessment and Feedback

The program uses a range of assessment methods, including exams, critical essays, portfolios, oral presentations, and a dissertation. The choice of assessment method is appropriate to the intended learning outcomes of each module.

Location of Study

The program is located at Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH.