PGCert Paediatric Enhanced Clinical Practice (Specialism)

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PGCert Paediatric Enhanced Clinical Practice (Specialism)
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

January 2027

Duration

1 year

Course Description

The PGCert Paediatric Enhanced Clinical Practice (Specialism) is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to develop the skills and knowledge required for enhanced level practice. Delivered in partnership with the Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy (GLA), this programme offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts at an international centre of excellence. The course is ideal for those working in diverse paediatric and child health settings who wish to demonstrate competence and capabilities in their chosen field. The programme is delivered part-time over 1 to 2 years, with a strong emphasis on work-based learning. Students benefit from an individually tailored pathway, virtual and on-demand modules, and a proactive personal tutoring system. By completing this programme, practitioners will be equipped to manage discrete aspects of patient care, implement innovative improvements, and act as role models within their professional field. This qualification supports career progression and provides a foundation for those wishing to advance to MSc level studies.

Tuition Fee Details

Part-time students: £69 per credit. Programme fees are subject to annual inflation so the total costs for part time study are shown here as a guide. The university reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. Applicants should check the institution website for the latest fee information.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

2:2 honours degree or above in a healthcare related subject.

Minimum of three years full-time experience (or equivalent) in the relevant area of practice.

Other Requirements

Other

Current registration with the NMC, HCPC, or GPhC.

Role requirement: 70% of time dedicated to working with infants, children, and young people up to age 18.

Employer support confirmation and designated Educational Supervisor required.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Physical Examination and Assessment of Children & Young People

15 Credits

Applied Clinical Physiology of Children & Young People

15 Credits

Diagnostics and Clinical Management in Children and Young People

15 Credits

Service Development and Quality Improvement

15 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Upon successful completion, you will be entitled to the professional title of Enhanced Clinical Practitioner. You will be prepared to work in a role identified by your employer, demonstrating capabilities across the four domains of Enhanced Clinical Practice, and may progress to further MSc level studies.

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/pgcert-paediatric-enhanced-clinical-practice-specialism/ on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.