Diagnostic Hysteroscopy and Therapeutic Management PGCert (London)

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Entry year

Duration: Up to 5 years; Up to 5 years
Start date: September; September
Location: London; London

Suitable for UKUK applications.

Overview

The programme is designed for nurses and medical practitioners, building on their experience of working with women by applying additional advanced practice skills in diagnostic outpatient hysteroscopy and therapeutic management.

Professional accreditation

The course team work closely with the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) to ensure their best practice standards are achieved, including the use of recognised BSGE trainers at host organisations. Students are recommended to have BSGE membership by the start of the programme.

Entry requirements

Applicants should:

Be a registered practitioner on either the NMC (level one) or GMC register, and in current practice
Hold a degree or have evidence of recent study at a minimum of level 6
Be working in a gynaecology service, with agreed access to Outpatient Hysteroscopy clinics, and a BSGE trainer
Have approval from your line manager, and will need to complete a placement self-audit prior to an offer being made
Become a member of the BSGE upon entry to the module / programme

The following documents should be submitted with an application:

A copy of your highest qualification
A copy of either your passport or birth certificate

Applicants should:

Be a registered practitioner on either the NMC (level one) or GMC register, and in current practice
Hold a degree or have evidence of recent study at a minimum of level 6
Be working in a gynaecology service, with agreed access to Outpatient Hysteroscopy clinics, and a BSGE trainer
Have approval from your line manager, and will need to complete a placement self-audit prior to an offer being made
Become a member of the BSGE upon entry to the module / programme

The following documents should be submitted with an application:

A copy of your highest qualification
A copy of either your passport or birth certificate

Your learning journey

All module information is for 2026/7 entry and is subject to change.

First year

Core

Outpatient Diagnostic Hysteroscopy and Therapeutic Practices (London)

On successful completion of this programme, graduates from a range of healthcare professions including Registered Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners, General Practitioners and Physician Associates will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide and lead outpatient hysteroscopy services. This qualification gives students the opportunity to develop their career in this specialist area with many of our graduates successfully gaining promotion, including roles in leading the development of new hysteroscopy services thus playing a key role to address national priorities in improving early access to high-quality healthcare for women with gynaecological conditions

Graduates will be skilled practitioners and skilled in the continual improvement of outpatient hysteroscopy and women’s health services. Graduates will have developed the required advanced knowledge in relevant gynaecological anatomy, physiology and pathologies to enable the safe diagnosis and management of women with abnormal uterine bleeding. They will also have mastered clinical skills in hysteroscopic examination including insertions and removals of intrauterine devices and systems along with the confident use of research evidence to inform clinical decision making and improve service delivery.

All module information is for 2026/7 entry and is subject to change.

First year

Core

Outpatient Diagnostic Hysteroscopy and Therapeutic Practices (London)

Teaching, learning and assessment

Teaching and learning comprises of lectures, seminars, tutorials, clinical placement hours and directed studies. You will work through a series of scenarios using a Problem Based Learning (PBL) ethos and acquire information to advance their practice and provide a safe hysteroscopy service.

Assessments include a 30 minute examination, an audit of practice, a clinical competency logbook and a portfolio including case studies.

Teaching, learning and assessment

Assessments include a 30 minute examination, an audit of practice, a clinical competency logbook and a portfolio including case studies.

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee

Home: £4,169

Tuition fee

Home: £4,273

Additional course costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Funding your studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career prospects

On successful completion of this programme you will have the skills to provide a diagnostic outpatient hysteroscopy service.

On successful completion of this programme, you may be able to undertake operative training through RCOG and/or industry study days.

Many of our alumni have successfully gained promotion because of their clinical skills and development of outpatient hysteroscopy services. General Practitioners who have completed this programme have been able to enhance the service provision for hysteroscopy across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Career opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the careers section.

Support for your studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions. We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment. In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

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Terms and conditions of study

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Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.