Information for applicants

Study at Sheffield and gain a professional qualification from a leading Russell-group university. Our CPD courses have been created to meet the needs of the NHS, and provide you with the credentials and expertise needed to take the next step in your career.

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Why choose Sheffield for your continued professional development?

Our CPD courses have been created to meet the needs of the NHS, and provide you with the credentials and expertise needed to develop your career.

Built with flexibility in mind

We understand that healthcare professionals have busy lives, which is why the majority of our CPD courses can be studied part-time or online, wherever you are in the world. Our portfolio of standalone CPD modules and exit routes at the PGCert and PGDip level also give you the freedom to build a unique programme of study, without compromising on your career goals.

Transform your practice

92% of the University’s research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, and we have an excellent reputation in the area of health and clinical research. We’ll incorporate the latest findings and research practice into your teaching so you can make evidence-based decisions in future practice.

Learn from a supportive, experienced team

We pride ourselves on the support and expertise our teaching team offers to students, particularly mature and distance learners, including students who may not have studied for a number of years.

Grow your professional network

Connect with expert clinicians, researchers and leaders of industry and build your professional network. As you develop relationships with your tutors and peers, you’ll benefit from collective expertise, mutual support, and opportunities for research collaboration or career advancement.

World-class facilities and resources

Whether you’re accessing one of our thousands of online journals or using simulated patients in our state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Centre, the University of Sheffield provides the high-quality learning environment you need to succeed.


This course has really helped me improve the way I teach by giving me the tools to better structure and plan my sessions.

Hannah Murphy

Medical Education


Fees and funding

Postgraduate courses

Find out about fees for masters courses at the University of Sheffield or use our course fee lookup tool

Tuition fees

Funding is available for postgraduate courses, depending on your fee status, where you live and the course you're studying.

Use our Student Funding Calculator to estimate how much money you could get towards your study. 

Funding options

Standalone CPD modules

Find out about fees and funding for standalone CPD modules in the Faculty of Health.

Fees and funding for CPD modules


What our students say

Bonny wears a graduation cap and gown, holding a diploma

Holding this advanced qualification has enhanced my credibility as an orthoptist

Bonny Lo MMedSci Vision and Strabismus

With over 25 years of experience as an orthoptist in Hong Kong, Bonny studied our online Vision and Strabismus course to enhance her knowledge and skills, and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.

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There is nothing else I could envision myself doing

James Taylor MMedSci Advanced Clinical Practice (Neonatal)

James began his career as a children’s nurse, and is now training to be an Advanced Clinical Practitioner on our Neonatal Pathway whilst working at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.


How to apply

Postgraduate courses

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form.

Postgraduate Online Application Form

The form has comprehensive instructions for you to follow, and pop-up help is available on each page.

For more information about postgraduate applications, follow the link below.

Postgraduate application essentials

Standalone CPD modules

Once you know which CPD module you want to apply for, you should complete the application form below.

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Contact us

Got a question about our continuing professional development health courses? Contact us with your question.

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Register your interest

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A global reputation

Sheffield is a world top-100 research university with a global reputation for excellence. We're a member of the Russell Group: one of the 24 leading UK universities for research and teaching.