Life and medical sciences

Our life and medical science CPD and short courses are designed for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers in health and medical education, pharmacy practice, pharmacovigilance, dermatology, skin lesion management, prescribing for optometrists and leadership.

These courses aim to enhance patient care, improve health and social care outcomes, and meet workforce transformation needs. By completing a CPD course, you will gain valuable knowledge, facilitating career progression in your area of expertise. They can also significantly expand your professional network and many of our CPD courses also lead to certifications or qualifications, which will greatly enhance which will greatly enhance your reputation and professional credibility.

Types of courses

• Short courses and study days: We offer a variety of credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing short courses. Credit-bearing courses provide formal recognition, while non-credit-bearing courses offer flexible delivery options tailored to your needs. Both are excellent ways to quickly enhance your knowledge and understanding of your chosen topic.
• Standalone modules: These modules are offered independently of our existing degree programs and are designed to focus on specific areas. They provide targeted education and training, allowing you to deepen your expertise in a particular subject without committing to a full degree program.
• Degrees: We offer both full-time and part-time degree programs, allowing you to earn a recognised award such as a PgDip or MSc. Various exit awards are also available, providing flexibility to suit your academic and professional goals.
• Post-qualifying degrees and modules: Our offerings include both undergraduate and postgraduate options. You can choose to study individual modules as part of an existing post-qualifying degree, or you can study a full course. While most CPD courses are part-time, some are available full-time, catering to various schedules. Part-time study allows professionals to balance work and education, while full-time options enable quicker completion.