2025/26 entry

CPD Pathophysiology Advanced Practice

Level 7 (postgraduate), 10 Credits

Start dates
September, January, April
Course length
15 weeks PartTime
Location
City campus

Course cost

Home fee:
£1,200

Course aim

This module is intended to advance the knowledge of the experienced clinical professional working in an environment where a knowledge of pathophysiology is essential to practice.

Course content

The syllabus will include;

  • Physiology and pathophysiology of major systems
  • utilising five case scenarios

After completing the module you should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a higher level of knowledge in relation to the anatomical, physiological and pathological mechanisms
  • Critically examine the current evidence base of major disease process, etiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology

Teaching and learning

This module is delivered over a period of 15 weeks. It adopts a blended approach with two hours direct teaching every other week. The week in between is an e-learning activity that must be completed.

Attendance is required every other week for a two-hour session onsite at LJMU. You must commit to the week in between to complete e-Learning activity.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

  • Undergraduate degree

    Students applying to complete the independent and supplementary prescribing qualification at level 7 should have evidence of previous degree level study. 

  • Relevant work experience

    Students must be registered with either NMC as a Nurse (level 1)/Midwife/SCPHN, or HCPC with a minimum of 1 years post registration experience in the clinical field in which they are intending to prescribe.

Further information

  • Extra Requirements

    Confirmation of satisfactory references and DBS checks are also required and recorded via completion of the NWNMPEG application form.

How to apply

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and curent employment.

Assessment

You will be assessed based on case scenarios.

  • weighted 100%
  • 50% pass rate

CPD award