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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 860
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
3 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Cardiovascular Technology | Nursing
Area of study
Health
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 860
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
2025-10-01-
2026-01-01-
2026-04-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Advancing Practice in Peripheral Vascular Disease MSc

Overview

This newly designed course has been developed to meet the needs of interdisciplinary healthcare practitioners working in partnership with people in relation to peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which encompasses both arterial, venous and lymphatic diseases. This 100% online course aims to address the very significant challenges associated with PVD, providing a global perspective, whilst drawing upon existing expert knowledge and experience of working with international partners.


What's covered in this course?

This course has been designed in close collaboration with clinical colleagues and blends theoretical approaches with practicalities of service development and person-centred care approaches. The international dimension and application of culturally appropriate surgical interventions in different environments and resources underpins this course. Through different modules, students will explore their employment situation, recognise the potential for excellence in practice-led care, extend and enhance their employability and extend their career progression.


Why Choose Us?

  • This innovative course has been developed to meet the needs of interdisciplinary healthcare practitioners working in partnership with people living with PVD.
  • This course aims to address the global increase in the number of people both at risk of developing PVD and living with PVD, and the developments in care needed to support these people.
  • The course has a global perspective and draws upon the expert knowledge of our academic team and their experience of working with national and international partners.

Entry Requirements

Essential requirements

  • This course is suitable for experienced and employed healthcare professionals who hold current professional registration with a UK regulatory body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC) provided that they have:
    • A minimum of three years in their area of clinical practice and a first degree or evidence of recent professionally related study at diploma or degree level.
    • OR
    • Accredited degree level study within the last five years.

Applying with international qualifications

  • Please see our international pages for further details of the entry requirements for our courses and information relevant to applicants from your country.

English language requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

Fees & How to Apply

UK students

  • Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
  • The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.

International students

  • Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
  • The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.

Course in Depth

Level 7 - Core Modules

  • Assessment and Management of Peripheral Vascular Disease 20 credits
  • Principles of Limb Salvage 20 credits
  • Evidence into Care for People with Diabetes 20 credits
  • Leadership in Peripheral Vascular Disease 10 credits
  • MSc Dissertation 40 or 60 credits

Level 7 - Optional Modules

  • Wound Healing and Tissue Repair 20 credits
  • Debridement and Advanced Wound Care 20 credits
  • Wounds Affecting the Lower Leg 20 credits
  • Wound Care Theory and Practice 20 credits
  • Pressure Ulcers: Prevention and Treatment 20 credits
  • Prevention, Recognition and Management of Sepsis 20 credits
  • Managing Behaviour of Self, Teams and Organisations (Online) 20 credits
  • Quality Improvement in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair 20 credits
  • Psychological and Psycho-social Aspects of Peripheral Vascular Disease 10 credits
  • Foot Care Complexities and Treatments in Diabetes and Peripheral Vascular Disease 10 credits
  • Care and Prevention of Diabetes Related Complications 20 credits
  • Safeguarding Contemporary Issues 20 credits
  • Applied Leadership, Change Management and Innovation Theory 20 credits
  • Coaching and Supervising in Healthcare 20 credits
  • Obesity and Type 2 diabetes 20 credits
  • Physical Activity management in Diabetes Care 20 credits
  • Introduction to Palliative and End of Life Care 20 credits
  • Recognition, Assessment and Physiological Interpretation of Deterioration (RAPID) - online 20 credits
  • Writing for Academic Publication (online approved) 20 credits

Employability

  • The course specifically aims to enable a range of healthcare professionals from across the world to share and reflect on their own experiences and gain a deeper insight into advanced PVD practice and leadership.
  • The programme will enable practitioners working in various aspects of care, with people either at risk of or living with PVD, to develop knowledge and skills in diagnosis and management.

Facilities & Staff

  • Our Advancing Practice in Peripheral Vascular Disease course is delivered through the an online learning resource, with online study materials to guide you through the appropriate topics, as well as providing links to other resources.
  • You will also need textbooks, and a full reading list is provided with each module syllabus.

Our staff

  • Jayne Robbie - Course Lead and senior lecturer in diabetes and vascular disease
  • Professor Alok Tiwari - Visiting Professor of Vascular Surgery / Co-Course Lead for MSc Advancing Practice in Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Joanna Swan - Senior lecturer in Tissue Viability
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