PgCert Critical Care

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses
 

• Causes Of Multi-Organ Failure
• Critical Care: Dissertation
• Critical Care Governance
• Evidence-Based Quality Improvement
• Management Of Multi-Organ Failure
• Research And Scientific Writing Skills
• Sepsis

The programme is open to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Doctors require completion of the basic foundation programme or equivalent.
 

The entry requirements are:

• A relevant health professional qualification
• Current or recent employment within a critical care setting
• Normally a minimum of one to two years' experience in critical care practice
• IELTS score as per Glasgow University standard for candidates whose first language is not English.
   

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.

PgCert
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £3350
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £8660

The aim is for graduates to be highly effective clinical leaders in their field and place of work.
 

Open to doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals and ultimately leads to a masters degree.
 

The clinical components as well as the leadership qualities acquired and attained during this programme make graduates very desirable for prospective employers.