Digital Transformation for the Health and Care Professions (Part-time) (PGDip)
The first course of its kind in Wales, this postgraduate course enhances the skills of Health and Social Care staff. This course is suited to those who have an interest in expanding and working within the digital landscape of health and care delivery.
This programme was developed in collaboration with the Wales Institute for Digital Information (WIDI) and NHS Wales professionals. WIDI is a strategic partnership between the University of Wales Trinity St David, University of South Wales and Digital Health and Care Wales. This partnership is a key driver for enhancing the digital workforce for the Health and Care Sector within Wales.
Course details
- Distance Learning
- Part-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The Digital Skills Programme covers all topic areas around digital and health. This course examines topics surrounding the role technology and data plays in modern health and social care delivery.
The content allows students to learn at a practical and academic level of what digital health and care mean from a Welsh and International perspective.
This course uses a blended learning approach which allows flexibility for our learners to balance study and their full-time roles
This course is aimed at individuals, currently working in a Health or Social Care setting, who wish to further their knowledge and explore a career in Health and Digital.
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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Possession of a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or professional qualification from a recognised British of overseas institution, or appropriate organisational competency in the digital health and social care field.
An interview is required as part of the recruitment process.
Applicants must be employed in an appropriate setting to draw on professional context for learning.
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Modules are assessed by coursework, and Year 3 comprises the final project and dissertation. It is, therefore, recommended that students wishing to apply outside of a Health and Social Care setting consider their ability to undertake these work-based assessments and final dissertation.
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Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at UWTSD. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.
You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):
- Travel to and from campus
- Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
- Purchase of books or texts
- Gowns for graduation ceremonies
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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The focus of this programme is industry-based and so students who successfully gain qualifications in this subject will enhance career prospects in Digital Health and Social Care.