Professional Practice

If you've already studied in the past, you may be able to use the credits you gained towards a course here. 

Universities offering Continuing Professional Development education have a system in place to enable health and social care professionals to accumulate credit towards degree qualifications from multiple universities. This system is called The Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS). 

You may even find that educational and training programmes offered in-house; through the NHS; or by other training organisations, can also be accredited within the Faculty's CATS system. Similarly, experiential learning, when assessed through portfolios, can lead to the award of CATS points. 

Our Professional Navigator, Nicola Clarke, will be able tell you whether you are eligible for CATS when you make an enquiry. 

Students will be introduced to the Course Leader, module leaders and Professional Navigator where appropriate, who can support you to select an appropriate package of education. 

A team of staff based at the Academic Development Department is also on hand to offer personal and professional support while you study. They can help you gain accreditation for prior learning or even develop a personal plan to help ensure you achieve your aims. As a student at the University, you will also be able to access help and guidance from Student Services.