Professional Development Unit (PDU) – health and social care professions

We offer a range of programmes, modules and study days to choose from for your personal, professional and academic development

CPD for healthcare professionals

Your professional development

Undertaking a professional development programme or module is a major investment in your future that can significantly enhance the quality of your professional and personal life.

It's important that you use this time to maximum advantage so that your learning experiences are rich, varied and positive.

Whether it’s modules, short courses, degrees or masters that you are looking for, we're sure to have something to suit your needs and circumstances, so browse our wide range of professional development to see how we can help you achieve your ambitions.

MSc Surgical Care Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

For any queries regarding admissions or enrolments, please contact the Professional Development Unit Admissions team

Email: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 1752 586951

Visit: Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.

Opening hours:

Monday–Thursday 8:30–17:00

Friday 8:30–16:30.

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Modules

Search A–Z list including healthcare partnership modules

We offer an extensive portfolio of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level for you and your organisation, which aim to develop new skills or refresh existing knowledge. Our modules are self-contained units of teaching, learning and assessment. You can combine modules towards University of Plymouth qualifications, or study modules individually for interest or professional development.

NIHR INSIGHT Programme for the South West Peninsula

The NIHR INSIGHT Programme for the South West Peninsula has allocated 30 master's funded studentships to be hosted by the University of Plymouth and the University of Exeter. This initiative aims to provide individuals with academic training in research, equipping them with the essential skills and experience needed to pursue various research careers, spanning from research delivery to academia.

Successful applicants will receive 100% course fee payment plus £18,622 (full time route study or 0.5 FTE each year for two years part time) studentship for living expenses.

This South West Peninsula funding provides an opportunity for 30 people per year (for three years) to study one of three programme options from the University of Plymouth (UoP) and the University of Exeter (UoE):

Masters of Clinical Research (UoP) – ten part-time and five full-time places available
Masters in Leading Clinical Research Delivery (UoE) – seven part-time places available
Masters in Health Research Methods (UoE) – two part-time and six full-time places available

Funded by the NIHR INSIGHT programme.

Register your interest in this opportunity

This is an inclusive opportunity for all with a professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies:

Academy for Healthcare Science
General Chiropractic Council
General Dental Council
General Medical Council
General Optical Council
General Osteopathic Council
General Pharmaceutical Council
Health and Care Professions Council
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Social Work England
UK Public Health Register

Featured module

Pain Assessment and Management

Demonstrate through evidence, an increased awareness of the role of the nurse / AHP as a member of the multidisciplinary team when dealing with the patient in pain.

New module starting 2024 / 2025.