Completion may be achieved in a shorter period of time where credit is given for prior learning and experience. The PG Cert is completed by part-time study over approximately 18 months. The postgraduate certificate will develop the student's evidence based knowledge and skills in focused aspects of artificial nutrition. The postgraduate diploma will develop the student's evidence based knowledge and skills in diverse aspects of artificial nutrition, and their competence in clinical decision making relating to nutrition support nursing. Venue Teaching is based at the new Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences building, on the Kingston Hill site of Kingston University.
Accommodation is usually available.
25 Entry requirements General Regulations Applicants to all programmes, PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters degree, must hold a current registration on Parts 1 or 12 of the UKCC Professional Register for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and have a minimum of one year's clinical experience. To meet the clinical requirements of the course, applicants must be practising in an area of nursing which gives regular access to adult clients requiring nutrition support. Acceptance of all candidates for an award other than a PG Cert will normally be subject to a satisfactory interview. The normal entry requirement is an honours degree or postgraduate diploma or equivalent professional qualification. Other qualifications or experience which demonstrate that a candidate possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard may be acceptable.