Overview

Why study Critical Care?

Critical care nursing is one of the most demanding and rewarding areas of healthcare. Every decision matters when you are caring for patients with life-threatening conditions. Our Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care (PGCert Critical Care) gives you the advanced knowledge and practical skills to deliver safe, effective care in high-pressure environments.

Why UWE Bristol?

This postgraduate critical care course is designed to meet national standards, including the Guidelines for Provision of Intensive Care Services (GPICS), Care Quality Commission requirements, and the Critical Care Networks National Nurse Group (CC3N) framework. It provides the 60 credits at Level 7 that employers require for intensive care nurses.
You'll complete two core modules, Principles of Critical Care (delivered online) and Critical Care in Practice (delivered face-to-face with 50% simulation), plus a third module of your choice from a range of eight specialist options. Our course offers flexibility, allowing you to tailor your learning to your career goals, whether that is advanced clinical practice, leadership, or specialist care. The Critical Care is offered at UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)

Programme Structure

Courses include

Critical Care in Practice
Principles of Critical Care
Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for Practice
Principles of Neurosciences
Care of the Acutely III Adult
Leadership and Innovation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

we consider applications until all places are filled – there are no specific deadlines

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK registered healthcare professional currently working in a relevant intensive care environment or equivalent
Minimum of 6 months ICU (or equivalent) experience
Previous degree level study or equivalent
Workplace managerial support for undertaking this course of study

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

2500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2500 GBP / year

≈ 2500 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why study Critical Care?

Why UWE Bristol?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Bristol

Funding

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