Overview

Key facts

Why this Advanced Lymphoedema Management programme of the University of Glasgow
The first course will provide students with the necessary skills and the theory underpinning these and explore the evidence base. The second course will facilitate the application of these skills in more complex situations and in the context of delivering and managing a service. This will facilitate further development of skills in analysing and synthesising clinical findings and evidence for decision-making at an advanced level.

The Advanced Lymphoedema Management programme of the University of Glasgow combines workplace learning with part-time attendance and on-line learning to explore and contextualise contemporary issues and the latest research evidence. It will prepare students to the level of a health care professional Band 7 Lymphoedema Advanced Practitioner as proposed in the Lymphoedema Framework Template for Management.

Career prospects

This programme forms a strong basis for a career in lymphoedema for nursing, or allied healthcare professionals (AHPs). It meets the demand for the preparation of both specialised and extended role practitioners and produces fit-for-purpose NHS practitioners.You will be trained to the level of a health care professional Band 7 Lymphoedema Advanced Practitioner as proposed in the Lymphoedema Framework Template for Management (Sneddon, 2007).You will also get an excellent foundation to doctoral research, and/or further training in nursing and health care if you wish to follow that career route.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing Complex Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema Advanced Practice

Specialist Lymphoedema Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for this online programme will be accepted up until it starts.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

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Other requirements

General requirements

Professional qualification of either Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional (physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Radiography) or Medical Practitioner.

Successful completion of a recognized lymphoedema course to the level equivalent to the University of Glasgow Graduate Certificate in Lymphoedema Practice.

Preferably a minimum of 2 years clinical experience post qualifying.

Currently working with people with lymphoedema/chronic oedema OR have confirmed pre-arranged access to such patients for the period of the course.

A good first degree or equivalent (evidence of academic work within the past 5 years).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

1615 GBP / module

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Citizens or residents

890 GBP / module

≈ 890 GBP / module

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per 20 credits

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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