Programme Overview

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Urology takes just 6 months to complete, meaning you can now upskill in this crucial field faster than ever before. Delivered 100% online by expert tutors with a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in urology, you can study daily around your existing clinical responsibilities.

As the first surgical specialty to use minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopy and key-hole surgery, urology continues to lead in groundbreaking advances within healthcare at the forefront of developments in robot-assisted surgery (Health Careers, 2021). With our urology certification you have the opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact in urology.

In this highly competitive field, our certificate course in urology supports healthcare professionals like you to stand out from the crowd and specialise in this fast-evolving subject. Rise to the challenge of delivering high-quality care to urological patients within a complex primary and secondary care environment.

With 25 million Europeans above 40 years of age experiencing symptoms of urinary incontinence, and 10% of Europe’s daily medical care taken up by urology-related problems, there is an undeniable need for specialised education and training in this field.

As demand for formal qualifications amongst Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) in urology increases, our university-validated urology nurse certification meets requirements to upskill Urology CNS and provide a better level of healthcare worldwide.

On completion of this Urology Postgraduate Certificate, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of urology, and application of knowledge for direct patient benefit/service development and future study.
Use relevant understanding, methodologies and approaches to address complex issues in clinical practice.
Implement best practice and innovation in complex urologic scenarios.

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of Buckingham run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Who is this course for?

This programme is directed to Specialist Nurses, GPs and GP registrars, Specialist Registrars/CTs and Pharmacists.

Programme Overview

This Postgraduate Diploma in Urology empowers practitioners to stand out in a highly competitive urology landscape, gaining sought-after expertise in this rapidly evolving speciality.

Urology has long been at the forefront of medical innovation, being the first to use minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopy and key-hole surgery, and continues to lead with robot-assisted surgery advancements (Health Careers, 2021). Our urology diploma offers the opportunity for healthcare professionals like you to advance your career in urology and make a significant impact in this vital field.

With millions of Europeans over 40 affected by urinary incontinence and 10% of Europe’s daily medical care dedicated to urology, there is a critical need for advanced education and training in this area. This is your call to action to meet the demands of providing top-tier care to urological patients in both primary and secondary care settings.

As the demand for formal qualifications for Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) in urology grows, our university-validated urology nurse certification meets the need to upskill Urology CNS, improving global healthcare outcomes.

Complete our diploma in urology in just one year, enabling rapid advancement in this critical field. Delivered 100% online by expert tutors with extensive hands-on urology experience, you can study with flexibility while managing your clinical responsibilities.

This flexible, part-time postgraduate diploma urology programme aims to:

Equip the individual with a systematic understanding of urology, and application of knowledge for direct patient benefit/service development and future study.
Equip students with life-long learning and advanced problem-solving skills that they can apply knowledge of urology to clinical practice.
Enable graduates to demonstrate the ability to lead complex tasks and processes in the delivery and advancement of clinical care using knowledge of urology.
Enable graduates to evaluate practice critically in relation to the evidence base in urology.
Equip students to critically appraise evidence-based medicine in relation to urology.
Enable graduates to use relevant understanding, methodologies and approaches to address complex issues in clinical practice.
Equip students with the ability to implement best practice and innovation in complex urologic scenarios.

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of Buckingham run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Should you have already successfully completed the 1 year Postgraduate Diploma and wish to convert to the MSc and complete only the second year of the programme this is possible. Please contact our admissions department admissions@diploma-msc.com to find out more.

Who is this course for?

This programme is directed to Specialist Nurses, GPs and GP registrars, Specialist Registrars/CTs and Pharmacists.