Program Overview

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Overview

The PgCert Neonatal Care: Qualified in Speciality is a part-time, blended online course designed to develop knowledge, understanding, and skills in neonatology. The programme aims to provide a teaching, learning, and assessment experience that allows students to develop as reflective practitioners with in-depth knowledge of neonatal physiology and pathophysiology.

Mode of Study

• Part-time (available as Part-time)

Duration

• 1 year

Start Date

• September

Course Details

This part-time blended online course will take up to a year to complete and is structured to support the student through their journey. Students will learn by a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, guest lectures, tutorials, and independent study.

How You'll Be Taught

• Lectures
• Guest lectures
• Tutorials
• Independent study

Assessments

• There is an assessment towards the end of each module.
• Students will be assessed through activities that require them to show knowledge, understanding, creativity skills, and synthesis of research.
• Assessment methods employed to assess core knowledge and understanding include self-assessment, written professional development activities, case studies, and time-limited, unseen examinations.
• Skills and professional capabilities are assessed in the clinical practice area by way of completion of a set of professional-specific capabilities.

Entry Requirements

What Are the Entry Requirements for Neonatal Care Qualified in Speciality?

• A bachelor's degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or a related Applied Health Profession and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or country-specific professional registration body is required.
• The employer/manager MUST submit a statement of support and verify that the health board is funding the studies. They must also raise a purchase order (P.O.) and send it to the university, who will issue an invoice for payment.
• Other qualifications or experience that demonstrate through the recognition of prior learning process that the student has appropriate knowledge and skills at SCQF level 10 may be considered on an individual basis.

Can I Get Admission into Neonatal Care Qualified in Speciality Based on My Working Experience in This Sector?

• This course has academic entry requirements that are assessed alongside relevant work experience.
• Full details of any relevant work experience, including references, should be submitted with the application and may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are below those required.

Can I Make an Appointment with an Advisor to Discuss Further About the Admission Process?

• If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the postgraduate admissions team.

English Language

• A minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 overall with all four elements having a score of at least 5.5 or an equivalent.

International Students

• We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
• Please note that international students are unable to enroll onto the following courses:
  • BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
  • All Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

Admissions Policies

• We're committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.
• Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees for 2024/25

• Students from Scotland and the Rest of the UK: £1,575
• Overseas and EU students: £1,780
• Tuition fees are subject to an annual review and may increase from one year to the next.

Careers

As a graduate from this education programme, you will be in possession of the knowledge and skills to develop professionally and work autonomously in your chosen field of practice where neonatal care is provided. Within your scope of practice, you will work in a safe and innovative way and make challenging decisions within a multidisciplinary team.