Professional Development Unit (PDU) - modules for health and human sciences

We offer a range of modules to choose from for your personal, professional and academic development
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Professional Development Unit Modules

Explore our professional development 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.

The level of difficulty is graded as per the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) of Degree-Awarding Bodies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland at levels 4, 5, 6 and 7. Level 6 is aligned to degree level, level 7 to masters. 

For any queries regarding admissions or enrolments, please contact the Professional Development Unit Admissions team
Visit: Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
Opening hours:
Monday–Thursday 08:30–17:00
Friday 08:30–16:30

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Admissions information 

Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
  • Application forms. 
  • Change of name forms.
  • Pre-course information.
  • Downloadable guides.
  • Student card.
Admissions information Additional information and documentation required for the application process.Access to application forms, download guides and confirmation information. Visit our admissions homepage.
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Modules by interest area

Acute and critical care

Degree level 

Masters level

Advancing clinical practice

Degree level 

Masters level

Brain cognition and behaviour

Children and young people

Degree level

Masters level

Community and primary care

Degree level

Masters level

End of life care

Leadership and management

Degree level

Masters level

Long term conditions and complex needs

Degree level

Masters level

Maternity, newborn and midwifery

Mental health and learning disability

Degree level

Masters level

Mentorship and preceptorship

Prescribing

Public health, sexual health and environmental health

Rehabilitation

Research in practice

Degree level

Masters level

Return to practice

Social work